Used car batteries, as well as other used lead-acid batteries are hazardous waste and should be disposed of appropriately through recycling programs. Lead-acid batteries also include batteries in motorcycles, boats, emergency lighting and air conditioners.
A national network of Battery Recycling Centres has been established by Century Yuasa for environmentally responsible collection and recycling of used lead-acid batteries.
Most car workshops, scrap metal dealers and service stations will accept used car batteries for recycling. Check with your car battery vendor when purchasing a new battery.
Some states and councils provide Household Hazardous Waste or Chemical Collection programs that take used lead acid batteries for recycling.
If your workplace or business has large quantities of car batteries to recycle, visit BusinessRecycling.com.au to find suitable collection or pick up service options.
Council services for Car Batteries
Light Regional Council has not listed any locations where you can recycle your car batteries.
Drop off locations for Car batteries
21 drop off businesses match on Car batteries within approx 60km of Kapunda SA
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| Business Name | Address | Suburb | State | Postcode | Distance (Km) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery World | 1048 Grand Junction Rd | Holden Hill | SA | 5088 | |
| Battery World | 460 Payneham Road | Glynde | SA | 5070 | |
| Battery World | 86 Sir Donald Bradman Drive | Hilton | SA | 5033 | |
| Battery World | 1144 Old Port Road | Hendon | SA | 5014 | |
| Repco Auto Parts | 187 Franklin Street | Adelaide | SA | 5000 | |
| Repco Auto Parts | 322 Main North Road | Blair Athol | SA | 5084 | |
| Repco Auto Parts | 7 Julian Terrace | Gawler | SA | 5118 | |
| Repco Auto Parts | 322 Grange Road | Kidman Park | SA | 5025 | |
| Repco Auto Parts | 375 Payneham Road | Marden | SA | 5070 | |
| Repco Auto Parts | 947 North East Road | Modbury | SA | 5092 | |
| Repco Auto Parts | 227 Commercial Road | Port Adelaide | SA | 5015 | |
| Repco Auto Parts | 95 Park Terrace | Salisbury | SA | 5108 | |
| Repco Auto Parts | 6 10 Senna Road | Wingfield Branch | SA | 5013 | |
| Super Cheap Auto | 332 334 Main North Road | Blair Athol | SA | 5084 | |
| Super Cheap Auto | 192 Ogilvie Ave | Elizabeth | SA | 5112 | |
| Super Cheap Auto | 400 Torrens Road, Cnr Torrens Road & Humphries Terrace | Kilkenny | SA | 5009 | |
| Super Cheap Auto | Lot 2005 Main North Rd | Munno Para | SA | 5115 | |
| Super Cheap Auto | 450 Bridge Road | Para Hills | SA | 5096 | |
| Super Cheap Auto | 225 Commercial Road | Port Adelaide | SA | 5015 | |
| Super Cheap Auto | Winzor Street | Salisbury | SA | 5108 | |
| Super Cheap Auto | 69 Port Road | Thebarton | SA | 5031 |
Pick up locations for Car batteries
3 pick up businesses match your query on Car batteries
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| Business Name | Details | Picks up | Fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Century Yuasa Batteries | Must be a business or large organisation to access pick... | Nationally | Free |
| Reverse E-Waste | Commercial - Sydney local - min 1/2 pallet Commercial ... | Nationally | May apply |
| Toxfree Queensland Pty Ltd | Click Business Name for details | Nationally | May apply |
About Car Batteries
- Used car batteries and other lead acid batteries contain lead, lead compounds, and/or sulphuric acid, all of which are hazardous. Seventy thousand tonnes of lead-acid batteries are finished with each year, and they are 98% recyclable.
Importance of Recycling Car Batteries
- Each car battery contains around 2-3 litres of sulfuric acid, as well as lead, and lead compounds, all of which are toxic.
- Car batteries can be re-conditioned or recycled into new products made from the lead, sulphuric acid and polypropylene. Recycling of these batteries uses less energy than refining primary ore and removes lead from the environment.
Further Information
To find out more about car battery recycling
See Planet Ark's Lead-Acid Battery Recycling Factsheet
Or visit the following websites
- Car Batteries can be recycled into a range of products from plant pots, to laundry detergents and new batteries.
- See Planet Ark's Car Battery Recycling Factsheet for further information on lead acid battery composition and recycling.
- Recycle My Battery
- Hazardous Waste Section, Department of the Environment and Heritage
