Batteries

Xenon Technical Services can advise on recycling, storage requirements and arrange collection for all types of waste batteries

Today there are numerous pieces of legislation which govern the collection and recycling of waste batteries including recycling targets set by the European Directive*.  Xenon Technical services can advise on whether you or your business are affected by current legislation, advice on storage, along with arranging collection and recycling of all types of waste batteries.

We can also consult on the various Battery Compliance Schemes (BCS) available to you and your business. Contact us now for more information on waste batteries and book your free site visit and quote. Additional waste services can be combined into a single collection to save on cost.

Many batteries contain heavy metals such as lead, nickel and cadmium or corrosive materials such as potassium hydroxide and sulphuric acid. The European Directive has classified batteries into three main groups, namely automotive, industrial and portable. Automotive batteries have primarily lead-acid chemistry whereas industrial batteries and portable batteries can have various chemistries.