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Batteries we collect

Most sites have several chemistries on hand, and each one goes through a different recovery process. Our intake team separates them by type before anything is packed for transport.

  • Lithium-ion and lithium primary
  • Lead-acid, including sealed VRLA
  • EV battery packs
  • UPS and backup power batteries
  • Forklift and material-handling batteries
  • Telecom and alarm backup batteries
  • Nickel-cadmium and nickel-metal hydride
  • Alkaline and mixed loads

Swollen, leaking or damaged lithium batteries? Flag them in your quote request so we can plan the right containers and handling.

Assorted batteries of different types and sizes collected for recycling
  1. Request a quote

    Send the chemistries, an estimate by weight or pallet count, and the pickup address. We confirm what applies to your site and quote the job.

  2. We collect with our own crew

    We drop off labeled containers if you need them, then pick up on a scheduled route or an on-call trip. Pickups are never handed to a subcontractor.

  3. Receive your records

    Every load is logged in our database and processed by chemistry. You get a certificate of recycling and a chain-of-custody record for your files.

Spent batteries piling up on a pallet?

Send the details for a quote, or call our Sacramento team to talk through containers and a pickup date.

  • Sorted before transport

    Some chemistries are a fire hazard when mixed in one container. We separate lithium, lead-acid and nickel-based batteries at intake, then insulate and package each type.

  • EV and UPS work covered

    Damaged EV packs are inspected, stabilized and broken down on site before they travel. UPS batteries from decommissioning jobs go through the same battery stream.

  • Containers, labels and training

    We supply storage containers and signage and show your staff what goes where, so batteries are staged safely between pickups.

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A little bit off the beaten track in Natomas, but Modern Waste quickly and efficiently helped me recycle my broken Lithium Iron Phosphate batteries at a reasonable $/lb fee (Sac county e-waste will not accept these items). Ramiro and Vincent were very friendly and helpful.

Josh Bardet
Josh Bardet
1 month ago

Chris was awesome! He came in and picked up all of the e-waste we had ready for him. He was polite and professional throughout the entire process. He handled the equipment with care, including the site equipment that was already in place. I am very happy with his service and appreciate the great job he did.

Shawnna Borremans
Shawnna Borremans
2 months ago

Aaron and Vincent were awesome, excellent customer service!

James Ng
James Ng
2 months ago

Great guys, excellent customer service, highly recommend!

Steve Scott
Steve Scott
2 months ago

Polite, quick and easy.

Brandon Encinias
Brandon Encinias
4 months ago

Chris from modern waste was the most outstanding respectful person I ever met my life when he was done he offered to sweep the floors. He offered so much even though he was limited on time he went out of his way and he’s over beyond best guy I ever met thank you so much for your service services Dan ITG.

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Got questions?
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We accept lithium-ion and lithium primary, lead-acid (including sealed VRLA), nickel-cadmium, nickel-metal hydride, alkaline, EV packs and mixed loads. That covers the UPS, telecom, alarm and forklift batteries most facilities accumulate.

Flag damaged or swollen lithium batteries when you request a quote so we can plan the right containers and handling. Damaged EV packs can be torn down on site before transport.

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It depends on your location and the chemistries involved. A stop on one of our scheduled routes can usually take a smaller load than a special trip. Customers send us anything from a single pallet to a full truckload.

Include a rough weight or pallet count in your request and we'll confirm what applies to your site.

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Each job is quoted from its details, so there is no published rate. The main factors are the chemistry mix, total weight or pallet count, whether the batteries are already packed and labeled, the condition of any lithium packs, the pickup location, and whether you need one pickup or a recurring schedule.

Photos of the staging area and a list of battery types help us quote accurately.

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We log what we receive from you in our database and process it by chemistry. You receive a certificate of recycling and a chain-of-custody record that follows the load from your dock to our Sacramento facility. If your auditors need particular fields, such as weights or container counts, tell us before the first pickup.

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Across nearly all of California, plus Reno, Sparks and nearby Nevada counties. Our own drivers run every pickup from our facility at 3921 Pell Circle in Sacramento, and we never hand a pickup to a subcontractor or parcel carrier.

Pickups are for businesses and public agencies, and we don't provide residential services. Households can use our sister company, Secure Recycle, at the same Sacramento address.

Ready to schedule a battery pickup?

We quote one-time cleanouts and recurring routes. Tell us what you have and where it is.

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