Sanders Lead Co Inc
Recycling Center in Troy, Alabama
About This Location
Sanders Lead Co Inc operates one of the nation's largest secondary lead smelting facilities at 1 Sanders Rd in Troy, Alabama.
What this location Accepts
Related recycling guides: Batteries
What they do not accept
Programs & events
- Secondary Lead Smelting — Recycles ~13 million lead-acid batteries per year into refined lead alloys for industry.
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I drop off my old car battery at Sanders Lead Co Inc?
Sanders Lead is an industrial-scale smelter that works with commercial suppliers — it is not open for individual consumer drop-offs. To recycle a single car battery, try an auto parts retailer (AutoZone, O'Reilly, Advance) or the Troy curbside recycling program (call 311).
What does Sanders Lead actually do with batteries?
The facility smelts and refines lead-bearing scrap, primarily spent lead-acid batteries, into refined lead alloys that are sold back to battery manufacturers and other industries. It is one of the largest secondary lead smelters in the United States.
Is Sanders Lead a Superfund or EPA-regulated site?
Yes — the Troy area has been subject to EPA National Ambient Air Quality Standards for lead due to the smelter's emissions. The company has installed emission controls as required by EPA and the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM).
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