Battery Disposal
Nationwide Battery Disposal
Prioritising recycling over landfill, our national battery disposal service is a great option for businesses and local authorities looking to get rid of their spent batteries in the most cost-effective and environmentally responsible way.
Our supply chain partners ensure the safe collection and disposal of your batteries at a time that is convenient for you. Whether you are looking for a one-off collection or would like to take advantage of our Battery Safe regular collection service we can accommodate your needs.
Once our experienced and professional team has collected your batteries, we’ll transport them safely to specialist recycling sites. We have partnered with modern sites fitted with state-of-the-art recycling equipment to ensure your batteries are disposed of in the most eco-friendly way possible.
Battery Safe containers
If you’re looking for a regular battery collection service, we invite you to try our Battery Safe scheme. This scheme is designed for schools, offices, factories, and any other organisation that gets through a lot of batteries!
This solution offers you somewhere safe to store any spent batteries as well as giving us an easy way to load and transport them to our disposal sites. The containers come in two sizes:
BS20
Designed for smaller batteries such as those found in appliances
20-liter capacity
Can hold up to 50kg of mixed batteries.
BS750
For sites that use large batteries (or lots of small ones)
Can be used for mixed dry cell or lead acid type batteries (for safety reasons please keep these types separate)
600-liter capacity
Holds 750kg of mixed batteries
Both options will be delivered to your site and will be collected when filled with no time limit, these can be collected weekly, fortnightly or when notified. Please note all our quotes include the transport, consignment note, and recycling costs in line with our transparent pricing policy.
Please be aware that lithium cells or button cell-type batteries cannot be accepted in either container. If you have these types of batteries, please get in touch with us for an alternative quotation. Additionally, if mixed (dry and wet cell) batteries have been placed in the BS750 container, a higher charge will apply to cover additional segregation. Finally, for safety reasons, it is essential to remove all lead wires from batteries, and any damaged or leaking batteries must be securely stored in strong, sealed plastic bags.
What type of batteries can we collect?
We are proud to provide the safe and responsible disposal of the 4 main battery types. If you are looking to get rid of something that is not listed please contact the team.
Alkaline Batteries
Commonly found in small portable devices, alkaline batteries power a wide range of products. From remote controls to wireless keyboards you’ll find these versatile batteries everywhere!
Our Battery Safe BS20 container is the ideal disposal solution for your spent alkaline batteries.
Lithium-ion Batteries
You’ll find these batteries in gadgets such as smartphones, laptops, tablets, and even some power tools.
These batteries can be difficult to handle due to their high reactivity, so need to be transported and disposed of with care.
Whilst this battery isn’t suitable for our Battery Safe stores, we can still collect and dispose of lithium-ion batteries safely.
Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH) Batteries
You will commonly find this battery in electronic devices such as cameras, torches, and medical instruments/equipment.
These batteries are fully recyclable and are perfectly suited to our Battery Safe BS20 container allowing us to collect and recycle them safely and compliently.
Lead-Acid Batteries
You would usually find lead-acid batteries in vehicles, including both motor vehicles and electric fork lift trucks. They are also used in other industrial applications.
If your organisation uses a lot of lead-acid batteries, our Battery Safe BS750 container is a great solution for their safe storage once they are spent.
Whilst lead-acid batteries require special handling due to their hazardous components, once broken down to component level they are highly recyclable. Our disposal procedures ensure your spent lead-acid batteries are handled in the most environmentally friendly way.
Who is our battery disposal service for?
Sixtowns Waste has proudly disposed of all types of batteries for a wide range of clients including domestic, commercial, and industrial customers. We’ve helped the following customers safely dispose of their waste batteries:
Doctors
Farms
Car garages
Factories
Schools
Vets
Universities
Offices
Care homes
And many more! For business clients, the correct disposal of batteries is a legal requirement. We respectfully request that all businesses work with authorised hazardous waste carriers for this purpose.
Our Booking Process
At Sixtowns Waste we are committed to making things as simple as possible for our customers. If you have never had to dispose of batteries before it may feel a bit daunting! That’s why we have made the process as straightforward as possible, whatever type of battery you are looking to dispose of there are just 4 things you need to tell us.
The size and quantity of the batteies
If any are damaged
What types of batteries do you have eg. alkaline, lead-acid, nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) etc.
The location of your site
Please send this information to us via email so that we can give you an accurate quotation. If you are happy with the quote and would like to proceed, we will arrange a collection time that is convenient for you, we will take care of all the necessary paperwork, labeling, collection, and recycling.
Contact us.
Email: info@sixtownswaste.co.uk
Call: 01782 438993
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