The U.S. Department of Transportation (US DOT) has adopted new hazardous materials transportation regulations covering the batteries. These rules address concerns about the potential safety hazards of shipping large quantities of lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries. The rules took effect on October 1 and will impact the companies and individuals shipping batteries for recycling and the recycling industry.
The new US DOT rules require that Li-ion batteries to be shipped in original equipment or have tape over the terminal connections to help prevent short circuits. In addition, the US DOT has new requirements for marking and labeling shipping packages.
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