Beginning January 1, 2020, no person shall knowingly place a lead-acid battery into a container intended for collection by a hauler for processing at a recycling center.
"Lead-acid battery" means a battery containing lead and sulfuric acid that has a nominal voltage of at least 6 volts and is intended for use in motor vehicles.
"Motor vehicle" includes automobiles, vans, trucks, tractors, motorcycles and motorboats.
415 ILCS 5/22.23