Small Units = Less than 120Lbs
  Handling & Packaging Specifications:
DOT regulations require that batteries be properly packaged and loaded to prevent short circuits in transit
Keep batteries upright at all times
Batteries with side terminals should not be in contact with other side terminals to prevent short circuit in transit and no other metals can be in contact with terminals
Remove all attachments from batteries, including cables, to prevent short circuit or sparking
The vehicle contains no other hazardous materials
Damaged or leaking batteries must be shipped in DOT approved containers with lids and secured to pallets. Plastic bags are not acceptable
No bulk acid may be shipped
Batteries may not be shipped in individual boxes or metal racks
Pallets must be secured to prevent movement within the trailer while in transit
Gaylords are acceptable and should be no more than 3 layers high with cardboard underneath each layer and on top layer. Gaylords must be banded
Load must be segregated by different types and grades in order to get credit at agreed pricing. Any comingled material will be priced at the lowest priced item
All battery caps must be in place or use foam to replace missing caps
Maximum skid size: 40” x 48” or 44” x 48”
Do not double stack pallets
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  Instructions for Wrapping Pallet:
Stack batteries three high with cardboard underneath each layer of batteries and on top layer of batteries
Only use pallets that can support the weight of the batteries
Shrink wrap tightly 2 to 3 times around the batteries, making sure to overlap the side of the pallet to secure the load
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
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  Terms & Instructions:
Use smelter bill of ladings and fill out scrap items being shipped in detail; include separate weight of each scrap item and number of skids. The preceding is mandatory.
In case of weight discrepancy, smelter weights and grades will govern.
Any claim must be in writing within 60 days of receipt of material.
Non lead batteries (Nickel Cadmium, Lithium, Hybrid, Alkaline, etc.), Absolyte and missile batteries are not acceptable material and may be subject to a disposal fee, or material returned to supplier at supplier’s expense.
Smelter only purchases LEAD wheel weights. Any zinc or steel wheel weights shipped with lead weights is subject to a downgrade or rejection. Material may be returned to supplier at supplier’s expense.
Scrap lead consists of clean soft lead, free of other materials such as dross, battery plates, lead covered cable, collapsible tubes, foil, type metals, aluminum, zinc, iron, bismuth, brass fittings, and radioactive materials. Cable lead and range lead is not acceptable. Any radioactive markings on an item is a mandatory rejection.
Review specification and get approval from buyer before making a sale or shipment.
All material must be palletized and secured to pallets.
Prices are based on picking up a minimum of 42,000 pounds of NET material, loads less than 42,000 pounds are subject to a dead freight charge.
Extra labor will be charged for batteries in plastic bags, individually boxed batteries, wires attached or poorly packaged shipment.
No pallet weight over 5,000 pounds without approval from buyer.
   
  Smelter Scrap:
Auto type – to consist of auto, truck, marine, golf, and other plastic type batteries weighing less than 120 lbs
Industrial cells – individual cells / jars that are removed from steel case batteries. Absolyte cells are excluded from this category and subject to a disposal fee
Industrial type – non metal case lead battery weighing in excess of 120 lbs
Steel case type – any type of metal case battery, excluding missile, absolyte, or submarine battery
Submarine battery – priced and subject to buyer’s approval
Aircraft battery –we take at no value unless battery is removed from the case.
Lead wheel weights only – Any zinc or steel wheel weights comingled with lead wheel weights is subject to downgrade or rejection. Rejections are returned to shipper at the supplier’s expense. Each pallet must be tagged with supplier’s name and address
Miscellaneous batteries – to consist of SLA, metal case under 300 pounds, lead batteries less than 5 lbs each