Batteries are recycled in a multistep metallurgical process. Batteries are shredded and sorted into requisite components. There are many metals, plastics, and secondary materials that are recovered including zinc and iron.
Keep reading to find out how you could even potentially get paid to recycle your old batteries and have them taken out of your hands (and off your mind) as soon as tomorrow.
Depending on the battery type, here are specific guidelines to follow to properly recycle them.
But don’t worry — for Glass Jar batteries, we at Battery Recyclers of America provide white-glove services to palletize your batteries that adhere to federal DOT safety regulations.
For more details, we conveniently offer a comprehensive step-by-step guide to packaging your batteries here. For other types of batteries, we also provide detailed answers on our FAQ page regarding how to package different battery types.
If you’re unsure whether you have Glass Jar batteries, feel free to contact us and one of our associates will help you identify them.
Don’t stress yourself about recycling your batteries. We can reach you anywhere you are and always comply with all laws and regulations.
We can handle all your battery recycling needs no matter how many batteries you have. We can take them off your hands as soon as tomorrow.
Recycling Glass Jar batteries is the law, and is a part of the “Battery Act” (The Mercury Containing and Rechargeable Battery Management Act of 1996). This law was set out to ensure safe recycling of batteries such as Glass Jar batteries, in order to prevent potential environmental damage.
If you’re in need of battery recycling services, you should first see what your state’s laws are on this topic. Since each state has different laws, check out BatteryCoucil.org, which has a breakdown of battery recycling laws by state.
Battery Recyclers of America provides recycling solutions for any type of battery. We ensure that all of our processes are certified, and abide by the laws in your area. Contact us today for next-day pickup and join the contribution of recycling batteries so that the materials can be put to good use, instead of waste.
In every state (except for California) you can safely dispose of household batteries, such as AA, AAA, C, and D.
To reduce toxic chemicals in the environment, the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) created the Universal Waste Regulation to encourage safe recycling and disposal of harmful waste, such as Glass Jar batteries.
To avoid paying hefty compliance fees to the EPA, most American plants outsource their disposal to international plants where environmental laws are more lenient. We guarantee that when you recycle with us, you will be using eco-friendly recycling programs that abide by local, state, and federal regulations.
Since Battery Recyclers of America was formed, we have recycled over 15 million pounds of battery waste. When we work together, we can mitigate the effects of harmful chemicals, decrease our waste, and ensure the health of our environment and planet.
We even provide our clients with a certificate as proof that all received materials have been appropriately recycled in processes that are compliant with EPA regulations.
Most of our clients do not have to pay to recycle with us. In fact, many of them are eligible to receive cash, depending on the type of batteries they recycle.
To learn more about our EPA-approved battery disposal process, click here.
Battery Recyclers of America will help you set up safe recycling programs that abide by these guidelines.
Glass Jar batteries are commonly used for automobiles, boats, and outdoor power equipment. They are the oldest type of rechargeable batteries and consist of lead plates that are immersed in electrolytes. They also include separators between the positive and the negative plates to prevent short-circuiting.
Unlike lithium ion batteries, Glass Jar batteries have a very low energy-to-weight ratio and low energy-to-volume ratio. However, due to them being inexpensive compared to newer technology, and the ability to produce high amounts of power, they are favorites for automobiles and other uses.
Most batteries don’t provide the advantage of being able to be used more than once. This is because once the chemicals break apart, the electrons flow from one end of the battery to the other and can’t be reused.
Glass Jar batteries have become a popular choice for high-energy situations due to their lifespan and ability to be reusable.
Glass Jar batteries start like any other battery, releasing electrons from one end of the battery to the other. These two ends are known as the anode and the cathode. In regular batteries, this process can only happen once before the battery becomes useless.
The chargers that are used for the Glass Jar battery fix this problem by moving the ions in the opposite direction they were moving when in use. Once these electrons flow back from the cathode to the anode, the battery’s energy is restored and ready for use once again.
However, these batteries don’t last forever, usually between 3-12 years. As time goes on, the charge ability and energy begin to degrade. When the time comes that they can’t do the job anymore, be sure to reach out to Battery Recyclers of America to ensure that the materials in the battery can be reused for other products.
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