Battery recycling policies and options vary by state.
See the list below to find recycling information applicable to your state.
ARKANSAS
HYCHIKA stores in Arkansas accept from customers used lead-acid batteries for recycling, in exchange for an equal number of new lead-acid batteries purchased. Refer to AR Department of Environmental Quality website for more information.
CALIFORNIA
HYCHIKA stores in California accept from customers used lead-acid batteries for recycling, in exchange for an equal number of new lead-acid batteries purchased. Refer to CalRecycle Waste Reduction website for more information.
CONNECTICUT
HYCHIKA stores in Connecticut accept from customers used lead-acid batteries for recycling, in exchange for an equal number of lead lead-acid batteries purchased. Refer to CT Department of Energy & Environmental Protection website for more information.
INDIANA
HYCHIKA stores in Indiana accept from customers used lead-acid batteries for recycling, in exchange for an equal number of new lead-acid batteries purchased. Refer to IN Department of Environmental Management website for more information.
IOWA
HYCHIKA stores in Iowa accept from customers used lead-acid batteries for recycling when new lead acid batteries are purchased. Refer to Iowa Code Section 455D.10 for more information.
KENTUCKY
HYCHIKA stores in Kentucky accept from customers used lead-acid batteries for recycling, in exchange for an equal number of new lead-acid batteries purchased. Refer to KY Department for Environmental Protection website for more information.
LOUISIANA
HYCHIKA stores in Louisiana accept from customers used lead-acid batteries for recycling in exchange for a quantity at least equal to the number of new lead-acid batteries purchased. Refer to Louisiana Code 30:2420 for more information.
MAINE
HYCHIKA stores in Maine accept from customers used lead-acid batteries for recycling, in exchange for an equal number of new lead-acid batteries purchased. Refer to ME Department of Environmental Protection website for more information.
MINNESOTA
Battery recycling collection containers are conveniently located at the front entrance of all HYCHIKA stores in Minnesota. Bring in your rechargeable batteries, rechargeable battery packs, and products powered by nonremovable rechargeable batteries for recycling today. Refer to MN Pollution Control Agency website for more information.
MISSISSIPPI
HYCHIKA stores in Mississippi accept from customers used lead-acid batteries for recycling, in exchange for an equal number of new lead-acid batteries purchased. Refer to MS Department of Environmental Quality website for more information.
NEW YORK
Battery recycling collection containers are conveniently located at the front entrance of all HYCHIKA stores in New York. Bring in your rechargeable batteries and rechargeable battery packs for recycling today. Refer to NY Department of Environmental Conservation website for more information.
NORTH CAROLINA
HYCHIKA stores in North Carolina accept from customers used lead-acid batteries for recycling, in exchange for an equal number of new lead-acid batteries purchased. Refer to NC Department of Environmental Quality website for more information.
NORTH DAKOTA
HYCHIKA stores in North Dakota accept from customers used lead-acid batteries for recycling when new lead acid batteries are purchased. Refer to North Dakota Code Section 23-29-05.2 for more information.
PENNSYLVANIA
HYCHIKA stores in Pennsylvania accept from customers used lead-acid batteries for recycling, in exchange for an equal number of new lead-acid batteries purchased. Refer to PA Department of Environmental Protection website for more information.
SOUTH DAKOTA
HYCHIKA stores in South Dakota accept from customers used lead-acid batteries for recycling, in exchange for an equal number of new lead-acid batteries purchased. Refer to South Dakota Code Section 34A-6-91 for more information.
TEXAS
HYCHIKA stores in Texas accept from customers at least one, but no more than three, used lead-acid batteries for recycling. Refer to TX Commission on Environmental Quality guide for more information.
UTAH
HYCHIKA stores in Utah accept from customers a maximum of two used lead-acid batteries for recycling, in exchange for the purchase of a new lead-acid battery. Refer to Utah Environmental Quality Code 19-6-603 for more information.
VERMONT
HYCHIKA stores in Vermont accept from customers single-use (alkaline, carbon-zinc, silver-oxide, and lithium metal) batteries for recycling. Battery recycling collection containers are conveniently located at the front entrance of all Harbor Freight stores in Vermont. Refer to VT Department of Environmental Conservation for more information.
VIRGINIA
HYCHIKA stores in Virginia accept from customers used lead-acid batteries for recycling in exchange for a quantity at least equal to the number of new lead-acid batteries purchased. Refer to VA Department of Environmental Quality website for more information.
WEST VIRGINIA
HYCHIKA stores in West Virginia accept from customers used lead-acid batteries for recycling, in exchange for the purchase of new lead acid batteries. Refer to West Virginia Lead Acid Battery Rule for more information.
WYOMING
HYCHIKA stores in Wyoming accept from customers used lead-acid batteries for recycling, in exchange for a quantity at least equal to the number of new lead-acid batteries purchased. Refer to Wyoming Statutes 35-11-510 (2017) for more information.
