Lead acid batteries have been determined to be unsuitable for disposal as municipal solid waste because they contain toxic heavy metals and have corrosive properties. Golf cart batteries are not to be placed in waste baskets or dumpsters where they will end up as municipal trash.

So, what can you do? Your golf cart’s old battery should not be thrown into a bin with your household recyclables and left on the curb. The battery, also referred to as a lead-acid battery, contains about 21 pounds of lead, three pounds of plastic and one gallon of sulfuric acid. These items can be toxic if handled improperly.

If you are the do-it-yourself type, take your spent battery to a quality auto parts retailer that is committed to battery recycling.

Nearly 90 percent of all lead acid batteries are recycled. As required by most state laws, almost any retailer that sells lead-acid batteries collects used batteries for recycling. Reclaimers crush batteries into nickel-sized pieces and separate the plastic components. They send the plastic to a reprocessor for manufacture into new plastic products and deliver purified lead to battery manufacturers and other industries.

There are many states have regulations in place requiring battery recycling. (Thirty-seven states in the U.S. require lead-acid battery recycling; making retailers collect used lead-acid batteries from customers who buy new batteries.)

As neither sulphuric acid nor lead are exactly good for the environment you have to be careful when you dispose of old lead acid batteries. Leave it for recycling. You can also leave your old battery where you buy your new one. Contact your local municipality to check where you can safely dispose of old batteries, if that’s not the case. In the old days, when we changed a battery, we threw out the old one and never gave it a second thought. These days, we know better. We know that:

• Individuals who become poisoned by lead can experience symptoms including irritability, stomach aches, poor appetite, diarrhea, colic, distractibility, and lethargy;

• Lead acid typically consists of 40% sulfuric acid, a corrosive that can burn skin; and

• The improper disposal of lead-acid batteries can contaminate soil and water. The toxic metal is not able to dissolve in water or biodegrade, dissipate, decay, or burn, making it an extremely harmful hazard.

It seems as if most people take this seriously. About 93% of all battery lead is recycled, making it the most highly recycled consumer product. Help in making sure we go towards 100%!

For additional information on golf cart batteries including how lead acid batteries work; how to use a hydrometer; changing batteries and troubleshooting golf cart batteries, please visit:

The Electric Golf Cart Battery Guide

Nothing is more thrilling than family and friends taking a fun and relaxing golf holiday tour together.  This great sport can be played all over the globe. As you consider the various destinations, you will find that you can choose from thousands and thousands of possibilities in foreign countries along with golf courses nearby your home town.  There are many great courses that exist right here in America such as in California, Florida, Arizona, and North Carolina each have some of the best courses, as well as associated resorts and hotels.

Of course, heading to Spain, Scotland, or Portugal to play golf is also a great option.  In fact, Scotland has long been considered one of the premier golf destinations due to the perfectly manicured grounds that are lush and green.  However, while the courses are superb, this country is also famous for its accommodations.  In fact, you will find a number of historical resorts and castles where you can stay.

When planning your golf holiday tour, you could participate in a full or mini-tournament.  Since you would likely want to spend time with the family and friends as well as time on the greens, a mini tournament would be ideal.  You can find some amazing golf courses close to where you live, as well as those in other countries that offer a golf holiday tour that may include a tournament.    

Regardless of which choice you make, you could golf all day and then meet up with the rest of the party to enjoy a fabulous restaurant.  If the wives do not golf, they would still have an amazing time being treated like royalty at the resort spa or shopping.

Obviously, you want to find the most desirable golf course in the most exciting location, but with so many options from which to choose, the process can become a little complicated.  You will also notice as you begin looking at different courses that most cities have several located close together.  For this reason you would have the opportunity to play on more than one course while on one golf holiday tour, therefore, getting more out of your money.

For some more helpful tips for planning and organizing a golf holiday tour look online.  You will discover several sites that contain all the information you will need.  This information would include the costs for your airfare or other means of travel, accommodations, meals, car rental and more.  You may be able to put together your whole golf holiday package from the comfort of your home office.