Safe, compliant battery recycling for UK businesses. Expert handling of lithium-ion, lead-acid and all battery types with fire-safe storage and nationwide collections.
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Introduction
Battery recycling is the safe collection and treatment of end-of-life batteries to recover materials and prevent contamination. Batteries contain hazardous materials including lithium, lead, cadmium and acid electrolytes. We handle all types - lithium-ion, lead-acid, NiCd, NiMH and alkaline from commercial and industrial sources.
Common Battery Recycling Scenarios
UPS and backup power replacements, forklift battery changes, IT decommissioning with lithium-ion, retail returns of battery products, vape recycling programmes, and EV battery disposal.

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Explainer
Batteries hold valuable lithium, cobalt and lead that can be recovered. Improper disposal risks soil and water contamination, and lithium-ion batteries are a serious fire hazard in general waste streams. Professional recycling protects the environment and recovers finite resources.
Book a Collection TodayWe keep every waste stream fully compliant with clear Duty of Care, the right routes, and audit-ready paperwork.

When recycling is fragmented, time gets eaten by chasing suppliers and paperwork. A single, end-to-end solution simplifies collections, documentation, and billing across sites.

UK-wide coverage and planned collections help keep sites tidy, reduce disruption, and stop waste from becoming a storage problem.

Centralised reporting (weights, streams, documents + saving CO2 data) makes ESG, audits, and internal reviews far easier.

One expert partner, total compliance, clear data, and a service that just works.

Benefits
Expertise in battery waste management with secure storage, ADR-compliant transport, and certified treatment. We guide on safe disposal for all battery types, focusing on high-risk lithium-ion. With 25+ years of experience and B Corp certification, we deliver exceptional service.
Full in-house treatment for all 15 WEEE categories.
With 390+ CEF branches nationwide, there’s always a nearby drop-off point.
Built for compliance. Measured in materials kept in use and CO2 saved.
The quickest way to organise a collection
Get advice on compliant disposal
Waste Storage
Explore our compliant on‑site storage solutions for e‑waste, lamps and batteries. Designed for safe handling and secure transport.
What Our Customers Say
Senior National Account Manager | PHS Compliance
Managing Director | Seriatim LTD
Co-Founder | RESolve Initiative
Contract Manager & Duty Holder | M Group
Process
We start by assessing your battery waste for safe handling. Fire-safe containers are provided for secure storage. Our ADR-trained drivers collect and transport batteries to licensed facilities, with lithium-ion batteries always segregated to reduce fire risk.
Fill out a quick form to let us know what waste you have and we'll sort the rest.
Either ourselves or a supplier will collect all your waste, and process this in-house.
Complete compliance and Duty of Care with every order we complete for peace of mind.
Industries
IT and tech, manufacturing, retail, warehousing, healthcare, education, and automotive. UPS batteries, forklift batteries, consumer batteries — we adapt to your needs.
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FAQ's
We can support collections for common business battery streams, including portable batteries, lithium-ion batteries, and lead-acid batteries. If you’re unsure what chemistry you have, we’ll help you identify it and route it correctly.
Often, yes. Segregating lithium-ion from other batteries can reduce fire risk and supports safer handling. We’ll advise how to separate and label your battery waste based on what you generate.
Many vapes contain lithium batteries but require careful handling. Tell us what you have (vapes, loose batteries, or devices) and we’ll confirm the correct, compliant route.
Yes - in many cases we can collect batteries in equipment as part of a compliant route. Tell us what the item is and whether the battery is removable, and we’ll advise the safest option.
Treat damaged batteries as higher risk: isolate them, prevent short-circuiting, and keep them away from heat and water. Let us know immediately - we’ll advise the safest collection route for your site.
Costs depend on battery type, quantities, storage requirements, location, and whether specialist handling is required.
We use our expertise to help shape a simple and transparent waste management solution for all businesses.
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