Waste lead-acid batteries accounted for 83% (470,000 tons) of the licensed waste imported into the country in 2015, which was the largest percentage of imported waste in Korea. In addition, there is the problem of negligent management or waste circulation related to international conventions. Therefore, it is necessary to grasp the current status of domestic recycling management and the management of waste batteries. In this study, the current status of domestic and foreign management of waste lead-acid batteries, which is the largest component of imported waste, was investigated. In addition, we examined the import/export regulations, inadequate management or distribution of waste related to international treaties such as the Basel Convention and the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) regulations, and the problem of appropriate treatment management, especially considering waste lead-acid batteries. We studied the proper management method and system for waste lead-acid batteries treatment in Korea, and investigated and compared domestic and foreign laws and treatment guidelines for domestic waste, including those for imported and exported waste. We established a safe resource waste-recycling management system to help the utilization of the basic data necessary for waste management law and business support in relation to international treaties.