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 industrial battery type, such as whether they are lead-acid, nickel-cadmium, or lithium-ion, there are specific guidelines to follow to properly recycle them.
But don’t worry — for industrial 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 which type of industrial battery you have, feel free to contact us and one of our associates will help you identify it.
With all the laws and regulations nowadays on what to do with your spent industrial batteries, the whole process can be overwhelming. We at Battery Recyclers of America offer next day pickup and white-glove service–even when transporting batteries from buildings!–to ensure that your recycling needs are met quickly and efficiently.
Battery Recyclers of America offers premium battery recycling and transportation solutions for all 50 states. We use EPA-approved facilities to keep up with the latest standards and regulations, and have been providing industry-leading solutions for over 10 years.
If you need professional recycling services for your industrial batteries, then contact us today to have our team of experts come out the next day and provide you with the top battery recycling solutions you need.
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.
The “Battery Act” (The Mercury Containing and Rechargeable Battery Management Act of 1996) is a federal law that was put in place to improve the safety of recycling battery waste. Industrial batteries require specialized recycling techniques, and recycling them applies to this law.
Before you begin recycling your spent batteries, it is a good idea to be aware of your state’s laws regarding this subject. For more information on what your state’s laws are, go to BatteryCoucil.org and look for your state’s battery recycling laws.
Working with a team of trusted professionals with plenty of experience is a great way to ensure you comply with the laws listed above. Here at Battery Recyclers of America, we can help you understand more about the process.
Industrial batteries have a variety of safety issues, depending on what form of battery you’re using. Some of these safety concerns include containing large amounts of acid electrolyte, toxic heavy metals, and cadmium.
If any of these batteries happen to spill, severe corrosive damage will occur to any objects nearby and will cause harm to any humans that it comes into contact with. Cadmium is also a known carcinogen, which can cause cancer in living tissue. Due to these risks, recycling these spent batteries requires specialized battery recycling processes.
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 industrial 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.
Industrial batteries power applications like railroads, forklifts, stationary power, and backup power. They are built with lead plates, electrolytes, and steel casing.
These batteries are typically large units and can be set up in multiple rows. Toxic materials are often found in these batteries, so the process of recycling is different from standard batteries.
If you need to recycle spent industrial batteries, then you need to be sure you’re working with a proven battery recycling company so that you don’t risk harming others and the environment around you.
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