Actually, it's not a small thing. There are often reporting requirements for even small spills of dangerous chemicals, like those contained in batteries, and ev

Actually, it's not a small thing. There are often reporting requirements for even small spills of dangerous chemicals, like those contained in batteries, and even small amounts of some chemicals can be dangerous for humans and local soil and groundwater. Were I the OP, I'd be contacting the local public-service hazardous waste team to ask questions about what needs reporting to whom and what cleanup and medical checks may be required.