Dry Cell Battery Recycling and Battery Bins for Businesses
National Recycling provides dry cell battery recycling for UK businesses, collecting alkaline, AA, AAA, NiMH and other small batteries from offices, shops, schools and industrial sites.
Dry cell battery collections
Dry Cell Batteries We Collect
Dry cell batteries power remote controls, portable cameras, power tools, portable medical devices and much of the small kit in any workplace.
We work with offices, retailers, schools, warehouses, manufacturers and facilities teams that build up used batteries every week.
Handled with care.
Alkaline batteries.
Single-use AA, AAA and other alkaline sizes, the most common dry cell battery in offices and shops.NiMH rechargeable batteries.
Nickel metal hydride batteries from rechargeable devices and chargers.Other small batteries.
Mixed small batteries from around your site. Tell us what you have and we will confirm how to collect them.
From your site to a fresh start
How Dry Cell Battery Disposal Works
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Tell us what you have.
Use the quote form to give the battery types, rough quantity and collection postcode, and say if you would like battery bins. A photo helps us quote accurately. - 02
Get your quote.
Our team replies with a quote providing clear pricing details. - 03
We collect.
A licensed carrier from our national haulage network collects from your site on a date that suits your schedule. - 04
Recycling.
Your batteries go to a licensed recycling facility, where components are extracted and reused wherever possible. - 05
Receive your documents.
You get the waste transfer or consignment notes you need to show you met your duty of care.
Let’s get it sorted
Get a Dry Cell Battery Recycling Quote
Tell us which batteries you have, roughly how many, and whether you need battery bins. Our team will reply with a quote. Call 0845 366 9306 or request a quote online.
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Battery Recycling Bins and Boxes for Your Workplace
A battery recycling bin gives staff one obvious place to drop used batteries, so they stay out of general waste. We can supply UN-approved battery bins, drums and other secure containers in a range of sizes, along with storage boxes for smaller sites.
A battery recycling box works well on a reception desk or in a stationery cupboard. Larger battery recycling bins suit warehouses, workshops and sites with higher volumes.
A partner you can depend on
Why Choose National Recycling
UK-wide coverage.
Our network of haulage partners collects from businesses across the country, so multi-site companies deal with one supplier.Battery bins supplied.
We can provide bins and boxes to store used batteries safely on site.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.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.
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What is a dry cell battery?
A dry cell battery uses a paste electrolyte rather than a free-flowing liquid, which makes it portable and leak-resistant. Most everyday batteries are dry cell batteries, including alkaline AA and AAA batteries used in remotes, cameras and small devices. Rechargeable NiMH batteries in the same sizes also fall into this group.
Can alkaline batteries be recycled?
Yes. Alkaline batteries can be recycled at a licensed facility, where their components are extracted and reused. Alkaline battery recycling keeps metals out of landfill. National Recycling collects alkaline batteries from businesses across the UK and can supply battery bins so they are easy to collect on site. See our alkaline battery recycling page for more detail.
How do businesses handle alkaline battery disposal?
Collect used batteries in a dedicated battery bin or box, keep them out of general waste, and arrange collection through a licensed carrier. We collect from your site, recycle the batteries at a licensed facility and give you the paperwork for your records. Request a quote and we will reply with a quote. Our alkaline battery disposal page explains the service in full.
Do you supply battery recycling bins?
Yes. We can supply UN-approved battery recycling bins, drums and other secure containers in a range of sizes, plus storage boxes for smaller amounts. Tell us how many batteries your site produces and where the bins will go, and we will suggest the right option when we send your quote.
What happens when our battery bin is full?
Contact us and we will arrange a collection. We take the full bin away, send the batteries for recycling at a licensed facility and replace it with an empty bin. You receive the waste paperwork for each collection, so your records stay up to date.
Do you offer AA battery recycling for offices?
Yes. We offer AA battery recycling for offices, schools, shops and other workplaces. A small battery recycling box on site collects used AA and AAA batteries, and we collect and recycle them when it is full. Ask for a quote and we will reply with a quote.