Battery Recycling

Why Recycle Batteries

Batteries contain metals, liquids, and other materials that are flammable, toxic, and hazardous to the environment if they are not handled and disposed of properly. These materials can include lead, zinc, nickel-cadmium, sulfuric acid, mercury, plastic, lithium, and more. By using an R2 Certified recycler like Modern Waste, you ensure that these dangerous substances do not contaminate local landfills or waterways.

Battery Recycling Services We Offer

Modern Waste provides all aspects of battery recycling with emphasis on compliance and logistics challenges. Services include, but are not limited to:

Battery Types We Recycle

• Alkaline Batteries
• EV Batteries
• Lithium-Ion (L-ion) Batteries
• Lithium Primary Batteries
• Lead Acid Batteries
• Mixed Batteries
• Nickel Cadmium (NiCd) Batteries
• Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMh) Batteries
• Rechargeable Batteries
• Various Other Types of Batteries

Additional Services

• Battery Sorting
• Battery Insulating and Packaging
• Battery Containers for Storage and Transportation
• Compliance and Logistics Consulting
• Pick-up, Transportation, and Handling
• Proper Labeling and Signage
• UPS System Deinstallation and Recycling
• On-site EV Battery Safety-Tear-Down

Battery Recycling Process

Each type of battery has different processes for material recovery and recycling. For example, lithium-ion tool batteries may be handled differently than lithium-ion cell phone batteries, even though they share the same chemistry. Tool batteries are typically composed of a group of smaller cells that can be tested and reused if viable; the rest are processed for material recovery.

Sample Process

Whole Lead Acid Batteries are processed through the following steps:‍

1. Plastic components are washed, dried, and converted into plastic pellets for reuse in battery cases.
2. Lead parts are melted, purified, and poured into ingots for manufacturing new batteries.
3. Battery Acid is either neutralized into clean water or converted into sodium sulfate for industrial use.

This is a closed-loop process, where up to 98% of lead acid batteries are recycled into new ones.

How Does Modern Waste Help You?

Modern Waste makes it easy for you to access comprehensive and compliant battery recycling services that align with all local, state, and federal regulations

1. We will provide the equipment you need
2. We will train you on what you need to know
3. We will come to you to pick up (or you can drop off)
4. We will record what we receive from you in our database
5. We will shred, wipe, recycle, or dispose of your waste
6. We will provide certificates and reports as needed