Battery Recycling for Businesses Across the UK
National Recycling provides battery recycling for businesses across the UK, collecting lithium, lead acid, NiMH, alkaline and other batteries from your site for recycling at licensed facilities.
Battery collections
Commercial Battery Recycling for Every Battery Type
Most workplaces build up used batteries, from large industrial units down to the AA cells in remote controls. Each type needs different handling, so we sort the collection to suit what you have.
We work with manufacturers, warehouses, garages, retailers, schools, offices and facilities teams of every size. Our business also provides UN-approved packaging and vermiculite for lithium batteries, ensuring safe storage.
Handled with care.
Lithium and lithium-ion batteries.
Rechargeable batteries from portable devices, power tools, e-scooters and other equipment. Lithium battery disposalElectric vehicle (EV) batteries.
Larger lithium battery packs from electric vehicles.Lead acid batteries.
Car batteries and other lead acid batteries from vehicles and equipment. Lead acid battery recyclingDry cell and alkaline batteries.
Everyday AA and AAA batteries used across offices, shops and sites. Dry cell battery recyclingNickel batteries.
Nickel metal hydride (NiMH) and nickel cadmium (NiCd) rechargeables.Other batteries.
If your battery type is not listed, tell us what you have and we will confirm whether we can take it.
From your site to a fresh start
How Battery Disposal and Recycling Works
- 01
Tell us what you have.
Use the quote form to give your battery types, rough quantity and collection postcode. A photo helps us quote accurately. - 02
Get your quote.
Our team replies with a quote providing clear pricing details. - 03
Store and pack safely.
Keep batteries in a designated area in UN-approved packaging. We can help you pack and secure them before collection. - 04
We collect.
A licensed carrier from our national haulage network collects from your site on an agreed date. - 05
Receive your documents.
Your batteries go to a licensed facility for sorting, material recovery and safe disposal of hazardous parts. You receive the waste transfer or consignment notes for your records.
Let’s get it sorted
Get a Battery Recycling Quote
Tell us which batteries you have and roughly how many, and our team will reply with a quote. Call 0845 366 9306 or request a quote online.
Why it matters
The Benefits Of Recycling Batteries
Recycling batteries keeps valuable metals such as lithium, nickel, cobalt and lead in circulation, where they are refined and used in new batteries and electronics. It also removes the fire risk and pollution that discarded batteries cause, keeping your waste handling safe from start to finish.
A partner you can depend on
Why Choose National Recycling for Battery Recycling
UK-wide coverage.
Our network of haulage partners collects from businesses across the country, so multi-site companies deal with one supplier.Fully compliant.
We use verified waste carriers and licensed recycling facilities, in line with UK regulations.Recycling first.
We recover materials wherever it is safe to do so and dispose of the rest safely and legally.All battery types in one place.
Lithium, lead acid, dry cell and nickel batteries can be collected through one point of contact.Fast quotes.
Our team replies quickly to every enquiry, providing a fast turnaround for collections.One-off or regular.
Book a single clearance or a scheduled collection, with one supplier for every location.
Find the right service
Our Battery Recycling Services by Type
We also collect electronic waste and hazardous waste if you have other items to clear.
How do I dispose of batteries from my business?
Store used batteries in a safe, designated area and arrange collection through a licensed waste carrier. Do not put them in general waste. National Recycling collects batteries from businesses across the UK and takes them to licensed facilities for recycling. Send us the battery types and quantity through our quote form and we will reply with a quote.
Where can businesses recycle batteries?
Businesses should recycle batteries through a licensed collection service rather than a household recycling point. National Recycling collects from your site anywhere in the UK and delivers the batteries to licensed recycling facilities. You receive the paperwork you need to show the batteries were handled legally, so you can meet your duty of care.
Can batteries go in general waste?
No. Batteries should not go in general waste. Industrial and automotive batteries must not go to landfill or incineration under the Waste Batteries and Accumulators Regulations 2009. Lead acid batteries are hazardous waste, and lithium batteries can start fires in bins and waste vehicles if they are damaged. Keep them separate and arrange a proper collection.
Which battery types do you collect?
We collect lithium and lithium-ion batteries, EV batteries, lead acid batteries including car batteries, dry cell and alkaline batteries, and NiMH and NiCd rechargeables. If you have another type, tell us what it is when you request a quote and we will confirm whether we can collect it and how it should be packed.
How much does commercial battery recycling cost?
The price depends on the battery types, the quantity and your location. Hazardous batteries such as lithium and lead acid need more careful packing and transport than everyday alkaline batteries. Send us the details through our quote form, adding a photo if you can, and our team will reply with a quote.
Do you offer battery recycling across the UK?
Yes. We offer battery recycling for businesses across the UK through our network of haulage partners. Our head office is in Northampton and our depot is in Burscough, Lancashire. We can arrange one-off collections or a regular service, and multi-site businesses can use one supplier for every location.