Battery Recycling & Disposal Services

Battery Disposal

If you are looking for battery disposal for your business, then we can offer battery collection and a battery recycling service, no matter the size of your business. We can take all types of batteries away with us, whether they are automotive, industrial or portable. We can provide you with a battery recycling bin  or bulk collection, which means that all batteries can be collected there, keeping them safe, secure, and out of the way, until it is time to collect them.

Battery Collection

There are many complications for the planet that can arise from putting batteries into regular waste. If you have a business that uses a lot of batteries, then this can mean a lot of battery use, increasing that risk if they’re not disposed of in the right way. Batteries that are simply thrown away not only add to landfill, but they are a factor in global warming, as well as water pollution if certain components of the batteries leak. They can also be a fire hazard if they get crushed or punctured. 

When you have collected up the batteries that no longer work, they will be collected by our team and sorted correctly. The collections can be as often as you would like, depending on the level of battery usage that your business has. When they have been collected, you can have peace of mind that they will be disposed of and recycled safely, minimising the impact that your business has on the planet.

Battery Disposal Bins

Having battery disposal bins in your place of work is something that is a simple and cost-effective solution. If you want to be able to dispose of batteries quickly and easily, then this kind of solution is for you. 

If you have any questions about getting a battery disposal bin for your workplace, or want to find out more, get in touch with one of our team today.

Battery Recycling & Battery Disposal Services

As experts in waste disposal and management, Materials Recovery are on hand to help you to securely and safely dispose of batteries, according to all current UK legislation. They can’t just be put in with your regular commercial waste, but the good news is that we can collect and recycle batteries, or help you with the disposal of batteries, so that the batteries that are kept on your site are at a minimum. 

With years of experience in this industry, we have a team of battery recycle professionals who are there to help with any questions or concerns that you might have when it comes to recycling batteries and battery disposal UK. You can be sure that when you recycle or dispose of your batteries with us, they will be disposed of in the correct manner, or recycled at our battery recycling centre. 

What is Battery Recycling?

There are so many different kinds of batteries that businesses use day in and day out. They can be batteries on vehicles, batteries in phones, batteries in laptops, and batteries in other devices. There are tonnes of batteries that are used and sold in the UK each year, but many people do not understand the complex issue of them being thrown away and disposed of; they can’t simply go in your normal bin. If they aren’t disposed of in the right way, then it can have a harmful impact on the environment. 

Battery recycling means that these old batteries that no longer work and can’t be recharged, are disposed of safely, and their components are recycled and made into other things. It breaks down the different components of batteries, such as mercury and cadmium, which can be harmful to the environment and the food chain if not carefully and safely recycled.

Battery Recycling

When you think about your business waste, there is a range of materials to dispose of or recycle. Common materials are paper, card, and plastics. Batteries are found in a lot of commercial business waste, as they can be found in items that are used in an office or work environment, from radios to laptops, to torches, and phones. As you can imagine, there are a number of batteries that can end up in the bin. What is better is that they end up in a proper battery recycling bin.

It can be quite tempting to just dispose of batteries with your regular waste, as it will be simpler. However, there are a number of components that are found inside a lot of batteries that are actually pollutants. If these are leaked, which they can if they end up going to landfill, then it can cause damage. 

What are the Benefits of Recycling Batteries?

Mobile and rechargeable batteries contain various types of metals and chemicals that cannot be replaced easily. These recovered materials can be used to make new, recycled batteries or other products such as stainless steel cutlery. Recycling batteries is an environmentally friendly activity, helping to maintain a cleaner planet for us all.

Recycling batteries is essential in reducing landfill. Landfill is the biggest single cause of pollution in the UK, being responsible for over 40 million tonnes of waste every year. Spent batteries are just one part of this, but recycling them means that they can be put back to use again - either by having their components recycled or reused, rather than taking up space in a landfill site.

Batteries contain acids and metals which must be handled with care when being recycled. Recycling processes are strictly controlled around the world to ensure hazardous materials are disposed of safely.

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