Lithium Battery Disposal and Recycling for Businesses
National Recycling provides lithium battery disposal for UK businesses, collecting lithium-ion, rechargeable and EV batteries from your site for recycling.
Lithium battery collections
Lithium Batteries We Collect
Lithium batteries power most portable and rechargeable equipment in a modern workplace. We collect them in large or small volumes, and can provide UN-approved packaging and vermiculite for safe storage.
Lithium batteries are used in various electronic equipment. From electric vehicles to solar power systems, we can collect and recycle a wide range of waste types.
Handled with care.
Lithium-ion rechargeable batteries.
Rechargeable batteries from portable devices and smaller consumer products.EV batteries.
Lithium battery packs from electric vehicles.E-scooter batteries.
Packs from scooters and similar personal transport.Power tool batteries.
Rechargeable packs from workshops, building sites and maintenance teams.Medical device batteries.
Batteries from portable medical equipment.UPS batteries.
Lithium batteries from uninterruptible power supply systems.
From your site to a fresh start
How Lithium Battery Disposal Works
- 01
Tell us what you have.
Use the quote form to give the battery types, rough quantity and your collection postcode. 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 an agreed date. - 04
Recycling.
Your batteries go to a licensed recycling facility, where they are dismantled, valuable materials are extracted and hazardous waste is disposed of properly. - 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
Arrange Lithium Battery Disposal Today
Tell us which lithium batteries you have and roughly how many, and our team will reply with a quote. Call 0845 366 9306 or request a quote online.
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Why Lithium Batteries Need Specialist Handling
Lithium batteries can catch fire if they are damaged or crushed. A battery thrown into a general waste bin can be crushed in a waste vehicle or at a waste site, which is why lithium batteries need safe storage and transport.
The law also applies. Under the Waste Batteries and Accumulators Regulations 2009, industrial and automotive batteries must not go to landfill or incineration. Your duty of care under section 34 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 means you must pass waste only to authorised carriers and keep records: waste transfer notes for 2 years and hazardous waste consignment notes for 3 years in England and Wales.
Lithium battery recycling through a licensed route keeps your site safer and gives you the records to show you handled the waste properly.
A partner you can depend on
Why Choose National Recycling
Lithium battery recycling UK-wide.
Our network of haulage partners collects from businesses across the country.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.More than batteries.
We can collect related electronic and hazardous waste on the same enquiry.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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How do you dispose of lithium batteries?
Businesses should dispose of lithium batteries through a licensed waste carrier, never in general waste or mixed recycling. Keep them in a safe, separate area until collection. National Recycling collects lithium batteries from sites across the UK and takes them to licensed recycling facilities, then gives you the paperwork to show they were handled legally.
Can lithium-ion batteries be recycled?
Yes. Lithium-ion batteries can be recycled at licensed recycling facilities. The batteries are dismantled, valuable materials are extracted for reuse, and hazardous parts are disposed of properly. National Recycling arranges lithium ion battery recycling for businesses of all sizes, from a single box of batteries to large volumes. For more detail, see our lithium-ion battery recycling page.
Why are lithium batteries a fire risk?
Lithium batteries can catch fire if they are damaged, crushed or punctured. In a general waste bin or waste vehicle they are easily crushed, which can start a fire. That is why lithium batteries should be stored separately, protected from damage and collected by a carrier that knows how to transport them safely.
Do you offer EV lithium battery recycling?
Yes. We collect electric vehicle batteries as well as smaller lithium batteries. EV battery packs are large and need careful handling, so tell us the number of batteries and their size when you request a quote. Our team will reply with a price and the paperwork the collection needs.
How should we store lithium batteries before collection?
Keep used lithium batteries in a designated area away from general waste and anything flammable. Protect them from being crushed, dropped or punctured, and keep damaged batteries apart from the rest. If you are unsure how to pack them, ask our team when you request a quote and we will advise.
Do you collect lithium batteries across the UK?
Yes. We collect lithium batteries from 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 a one-off collection or regular collections, depending on how many batteries your business produces.