NiCd Battery Disposal and Recycling for Businesses
National Recycling provides NiCd battery disposal for UK businesses, collecting used nickel cadmium batteries from your site for safe recycling at licensed facilities.
NiCd battery collections
NiCd Batteries We Collect
We collect NiCd batteries from power tools, emergency lighting and equipment, and recycle them at licensed facilities.
Facilities managers, electrical contractors and maintenance teams often build up NiCd batteries over time. We can collect them alongside your other battery types in one visit.
Handled with care.
Power tool batteries.
NiCd packs from older cordless tools used by trades, workshops and maintenance teams.Emergency lighting batteries.
NiCd cells and packs removed from emergency lights during testing and replacement.Equipment battery packs.
NiCd packs from other rechargeable business equipment.Loose NiCd cells.
Individual rechargeable cells gathered from around your site.
From your site to a fresh start
How NiCd Battery Disposal Works
- 01
Tell us what you have.
Use the quote form to give us the battery type, 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 supply battery bins and drums in a range of sizes. - 04
We collect.
A verified waste carrier from our haulage network collects on an agreed date. - 05
Receive your documents.
Batteries go to a licensed recycling facility, where they are sorted and the metals are recovered. You receive the consignment note for your records.
Let’s get it sorted
Arrange NiCd Battery Disposal
Tell us what NiCd batteries you need collected and our team will reply with a quote. Call 0845 366 9306 or request a quote online.
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Why Nickel Cadmium Battery Disposal Needs Care
Cadmium is a toxic heavy metal. If NiCd batteries go to landfill or are burned, cadmium can leak into soil and water or be released into the air. That is why NiCd batteries are classed as hazardous waste and must be recycled, not thrown away.
In England and Wales, the Hazardous Waste (England and Wales) Regulations 2005 apply, with equivalent rules in Scotland and Northern Ireland. Hazardous waste must be moved with a consignment note, which you keep for 3 years. The Waste Batteries and Accumulators Regulations 2009 also say 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 using authorised carriers and keeping records of every transfer.
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Why Choose National Recycling
Nationwide collections.
Our network of haulage partners collects from businesses across the UK.Fully compliant.
We use verified waste carriers and licensed recycling facilities, in line with UK regulations.Hazardous waste handled.
We deal with batteries and other hazardous waste that general waste companies turn away.Battery bins supplied.
UN-approved bins and drums, replaced when we collect.Quick 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 NiCd batteries?
Businesses should dispose of NiCd batteries through a licensed waste carrier that takes them to a licensed recycling facility. Store them in a dedicated container with the terminals covered, and keep the consignment note. National Recycling arranges collection, recycling and paperwork for businesses across the UK.
Are nickel cadmium batteries hazardous waste?
Yes. Nickel cadmium batteries are classed as hazardous waste because cadmium is toxic. They must be moved with a hazardous waste consignment note and recycled through a licensed facility. They must never go in general waste, mixed recycling or landfill.
Why is cadmium a problem?
Cadmium is a toxic heavy metal that can harm people and the environment. If a NiCd battery breaks down in landfill or is burned, cadmium can escape into soil, water or air. Recycling keeps it contained and lets nickel and cadmium be recovered.
Can NiCd batteries be recycled?
Yes. NiCd batteries can be recycled at a licensed recycling facility, where nickel and cadmium are recovered for reuse. Recycling is the safe, legal route for NiCd batteries. Tell us the quantity and your postcode and our team will reply with a quote.
How should we store old NiCd batteries before collection?
Keep old NiCd batteries in a dedicated, lidded container in a dry area, away from general waste. Tape over loose terminals to prevent short circuits and keep any leaking batteries separate. We can supply UN-approved battery bins and replace them when we collect.
Will we get paperwork for our NiCd battery collection?
Yes. Because NiCd batteries are hazardous waste, you receive a consignment note for the collection. This shows your business met its duty of care. In England and Wales, keep hazardous waste consignment notes for 3 years, so you can show them if a regulator or client asks.