Battery Recycling and Collection Services
Batteries must be kept out of skips and general waste. We help arrange licensed collections for portable, industrial and automotive batteries.
- Licensed suppliers across England, Scotland and Wales
- Waste paperwork provided with every job
- Free, no-obligation quotes
Battery recycling means collecting used batteries separately so they can be made safe and their metals recovered at a permitted facility. Batteries must not go in skips or general waste: lithium batteries in particular can short-circuit or ignite when crushed, and lead-acid batteries contain acid and lead. NationwideSkipHire.com helps businesses and organisations arrange battery collections through licensed suppliers, subject to verified supplier coverage in your area.
There is no dedicated Waste Cloud site for batteries, so enquiries go through our WastePrime quote form, or call 0333 121 1056.
Lithium battery fire risk
Lithium-ion and lithium metal batteries are found in laptops, phones, tools, e-bikes, scooters and vapes. If they are crushed, punctured or short-circuited they can overheat and catch fire, and such fires are a serious problem in bin lorries and waste facilities. Tape over terminals on loose batteries, keep them cool and dry, and isolate any that are swollen, damaged or hot. Damaged lithium batteries may need special packaging before they can be transported.
Types of battery collected
Suppliers in our network handle portable batteries, lead-acid vehicle and standby batteries, industrial and UPS batteries and larger lithium packs, depending on local capability. Batteries inside equipment can often go through a WEEE collection; vapes are covered on our vape recycling page.
What to include in your enquiry
Battery collections are planned around chemistry, condition and quantity. Please include:
- Material description – what the waste is, where it came from and its condition
- Quantities – number of items, approximate weight or volume
- Packaging and containment – how it is currently stored, bagged, drummed or contained
- Relevant photographs – the waste, its containers and the collection point
- Safety data sheets – where the material is a product or chemical that has one
State the battery chemistry if known (for example lithium-ion or lead-acid) and flag any damaged units clearly.
Typical batteries
- Portable household-type batteries in bulk
- Lead-acid vehicle and standby batteries
- Laptop, tool and phone batteries
- UPS and industrial batteries
- E-bike and scooter batteries (by arrangement)
Not accepted without prior agreement
- Damaged, swollen or hot lithium batteries
- Large energy storage systems without survey
- Batteries placed in skips or general waste
Not sure? See our waste types guide or ask us when you book.
Suitable for
- Offices and facilities teams
- Garages and fleet operators
- Retailers with take-back points
- Data centres and industrial sites
Battery Recycling – your questions answered
Can’t see your question? Call 0333 121 1056 or send us a message.
Can batteries go in a skip?
No. Batteries must be collected separately because of fire and pollution risks.
How should I store used lithium batteries?
Tape the terminals, keep them in a cool, dry, non-combustible container and separate any damaged batteries.
Are car batteries hazardous waste?
Yes. Lead-acid batteries are hazardous (special waste in Scotland) and need the correct consignment note.
Do you collect e-bike batteries?
Often, subject to condition and local supplier capability. Describe and photograph them when you enquire.
Get a free, no-obligation quote
Tell us the site postcode, what you need and when – add as many services as the project needs. Photos, site plans or data sheets help us price accurately.
NationwideSkipHire.com is operated by Waste Cloud Ltd. Services are carried out by licensed suppliers in our network across England, Scotland and Wales.