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Alkaline Battery Recycling & Disposal Services

We provide a nationwide collection and recycling service for businesses disposing of alkaline waste. Get in touch to receive your disposal quote.

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Secure Packing of Batteries

Our team uses UN-approved containers to contain any potential leaks or damage, following all ADR and environmental regulations. Whether you’re dealing with medical devices, alarms, toys or other general consumer devices, we’ll provide secure on-site packing and recycling for battery waste.

ADR Transport of Waste

We ensure every battery is handled and moved in full compliance. Our team follows strict packaging and labelling procedures to prevent leaks, short circuits, or damage during transit. Whether it’s a small batch or large-scale business collection, all alkaline batteries are securely contained and tracked from pickup to recycling.

Recycling of Batteries

Once collected, your used alkaline batteries are processed through certified recycling partners where valuable materials such as zinc, manganese, and steel are recovered for reuse. This helps reduce the need for new raw materials, minimises landfill waste, and supports a more sustainable, circular economy.

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Alkaline battery types that we recycle

There are a few chemistry variations within the alkaline family, mainly based on electrode materials, electrolyte composition, and design purpose. Below are the different types of alkaline waste we commonly collect:

Standard Alkaline (Zinc–Manganese Dioxide)

Commonly used in remotes, clocks, toys, and general household devices.

High-Performance Alkaline (Industrial or High-Drain)

A refined version of the standard chemistry, used in cameras, professional audio gear, high-drain electronics.

Rechargeable Alkaline Manganese (RAM)

Often found in low- to moderate-drain devices (flashlights, remotes).

Specialised / Modified Alkaline Chemistries

Including alkaline zinc–air and alkaline zinc–silver oxide found in hearing aids and sensors.

How Alkaline Batteries Are Recycled?

Alkaline batteries contain metals such as zinc, manganese, and steel, which can be recovered and reused. The process includes a few steps, such as:

Used alkaline batteries are first gathered from businesses, recycling bins, and collection partners. They are carefully sorted by chemistry and size to ensure safe and efficient processing. This step helps separate alkaline batteries from other types like lithium or nickel-based cells, which require different recycling methods.

Once sorted, the batteries are mechanically broken down in a controlled environment. This process separates the outer metal casings from the internal materials such as zinc, manganese dioxide, and steel. The materials are then screened and refined to remove impurities, preparing them for reuse in new manufacturing processes.

The recovered metals and compounds are sent to specialized facilities where they’re purified and transformed into raw materials for new products. Zinc and manganese can be reused in the production of fertilisers, steel, and new batteries, closing the loop and keeping valuable resources in circulation.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

No. Alkaline batteries should always go through proper alkaline battery disposal channels to avoid environmental harm and ensure compliance.

Yes, we supply secure battery bins and containers to safely store alkaline batteries before collection.

Yes, almost 100% of the components, including lead, plastic, and acid can be safely recovered and reused.

Metals such as steel, manganese, and zinc are recovered and reused, reducing the demand for virgin raw materials.