EV Battery Recycling For UK Businesses

We offer a secure and professional EV battery recycling service nationwide. Book a collection for your electric vehicles (EVS) waste today.

RECYCLING EV BATTERIES

Can Electric Car Batteries Be Recycled?

Yes! Electric car batteries can be recycled with the help of our specialist team. We collect these lithium-ion batteries nationwide, transporting them to licensed recycling centres.

We also collect a range of other automotive waste types. This includes tyres, lead-acid batteries from petrol or diesel cars, and bumpers.

Our EV battery recycling service is designed to provide an environmentally responsible solution for managing end-of-life batteries. This ensures that valuable materials are recovered, remanufacturing recycled materials into new products.

Our EV Battery Recycling Process

01. Contact Our Team

Contact our team to provide the quantity of EV batteries you would like to recycle. We can then analyse your needs and provide a no-obligation quote.

02. Safety Analysis

Large volumes of lithium-ion batteries must be packaged safely. This includes wrapping batteries individually and securing them with tape to be stored in a plastic drum of vermiculite.

03. Arranging Your Collection

Once the quote is accepted, our team can arrange a collection that best suits your business requirements.

04. Disposal and Recycling

Once collected, our ADR-drivers will transport the hazardous waste to licensed recycling facilities. Here, they are not only safely disposed of but also recycled into new products.

EV Battery Waste Disposal

Get in touch for the responsible recycling of your electric vehicle batteries. We recycle batteries nationwide for various business types.

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What Businesses Do We Work With To Recycle Electric Vehicle Batteries?

We understand that every business is unique, which is why we offer tailored recycling solutions. Our services are ideal for a wide array of sectors, including:

Automotive Industry

Whether you are an EV manufacturer, battery manufacturer, dealership, or maintenance service, we help responsibly recycle EV batteries.

Electronics Manufacturers

Companies that produce or handle electronic goods utilising lithium-ion technology can benefit from our specialised recycling processes, ensuring materials are recovered and reused.

Fleet Operators

For businesses operating EV fleets, our recycling services help manage battery end-of-life responsibly, maintaining your green credentials and supporting your sustainability objectives.

Government and Public Sector

We support public institutions in managing EV battery waste, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and promoting community sustainability.

EV BATTERY STORAGE

Lithium Battery Boxes and Containers

Customers must utilise UN-certified boxes. These containers can be filled with EV lithium-ion batteries, and transported safely and securely.

The containers should also contain vermiculite, a material used for packaging to eliminate the risk of fires. The barrels will then be collected and transported by our ADR-trained drivers to licensed recycling facilities.

The Benefits Of Recycling Electric Car Batteries

Disposing of EV batteries using our recycling service is essential to minimising your impact on the planet. According to an EEA report on electric vehicles, GHG emissions of electric vehicles were about 17-30% lower than the emissions of petrol and diesel cars.

However, the environmental impact of EV battery production and disposal has caused concern. Electric vehicle batteries are created using three main metals; lithium, cobalt and nickel. Here are some key statistics to keep in mind:

Producing one tonne of lithium (enough for ~100 car batteries) requires approximately 2 million tonnes of water.
The Philippines had to shut down 23 mines, many producing nickel and cobalt, because of the environmental degradation that it caused.

EV batteries contain valuable materials like lithium, cobalt, and nickel. Recycling allows the recovery of these materials, reducing the need for new mining activities, which are energy-intensive and environmentally damaging. By recycling, we conserve natural resources and reduce the dependency on raw material extraction.

The extraction and processing of raw materials for battery production have significant environmental impacts, including habitat destruction, water pollution, and greenhouse gas emissions. Recycling battery materials mitigates these impacts by lessening the demand for new materials.

DISPOSAL OF ELECTRIC CAR BATTERIES

Book A Collection For Your EV Battery Recycling

Car batteries are recyclable with the help of our team. Recycling is essential for sustainable resource use and reducing environmental impact. We can collect your EV battery waste in bulk loads, ensuring raw materials are saved and businesses are following UK government guidelines.

Get in touch with our team today by filling out the form on this page. One of the team will then get back to you shortly providing a quote and collection date. We offer a hassle-free, efficient waste management service, enabling your business to boost recycling rates.

FAQs

How Long Do Electric Car Batteries Last?

On average, electric car batteries last between 8 – 12 years. Once they reach the end of their lifespan, businesses can contact our professional recycling team to dispose of EV batteries safely.

What Happens To Dead Electric Car Batteries?

Dead electric car batteries can be collected in large volumes with the help of our team. The batteries will then be transported to licensed facilities for recycling and repurposing into new products.

How Do EV Batteries Work?

These batteries are typically lithium-ion, the same basic technology used in many consumer electronics, but scaled up for automotive use.

The battery pack in an EV consists of many smaller cells grouped into modules. These cells contain a cathode (positive electrode), an anode (negative electrode), and an electrolyte that allows ions to move between the electrodes. When the EV is being driven, lithium ions move from the anode through the electrolyte to the cathode, releasing electrons that flow through an external circuit and power the electric motor.

How Are EV Battery Parts Recycled?

Batteries are tested to assess their remaining capacity. Some may be suitable for “second-life” applications, such as energy storage systems, while others proceed to recycling. The battery pack is manually disassembled to separate the battery cells from the module casing and other components.

Cells and modules are then shredded to break down the solid structure into smaller pieces, allowing for the separation of materials. Metals can then be recovered and used to manufacture new batteries.