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The battery you remove from your vehicle will likely be covered in dirt and grime from the engine bay, so wrapping it plastic will keep that from staining the interior of your vehicle when you transport the battery to a recycling center. If the battery is leaking, double wrap it in heavy duty trash bags to ensure the fluid doesn't get on anything. You don't need to tie the bags tight, as long as they stay upright. The only safe way to transport an automotive battery is sitting upright, so be sure you do not place it on the ground or in a vehicle on its side of upside down. When transporting a battery, be sure it is positioned so it won't fall over while you are driving. Some batteries have lids on the top that may open if tipped, draining the fluids from inside. You will need to bring the battery to a local recycling center that accepts automotive batteries. You can usually find this information on the city or town you live in's website, or by doing an online search for local recycling centers. The website Earth911.com can help you locate recycling centers in your area as well. Many auto repair facilities will also accept batteries for recycling. Contact the recycling center in your area and tell them what you hope to drop off. Some centers will come to your house and pick up the battery for you, but often you will need to deliver it yourself. If the battery is leaking, make sure you tell them so before they come to pick up the battery. If you are transporting it yourself, be sure you have the address of the recycling center you are going to.
Wrap the battery in a plastic bag. Keep the battery upright at all times. Look up a local battery recycling center. Contact the recycling center to establish a pickup or drop off.