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
Shire of Northam has listed the following locations where you can recycle your car batteries.
Drop off locations for Car batteries
1 drop off businesses match on Car batteries within approx 60km of Northam WA
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| Business Name | Address | Suburb | State | Postcode | Distance (Km) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shire of Dowerin | 13 Cottrell St | DOWERIN | WA | 6461 |
Pick up locations for Car batteries
9 pick up businesses match your query on Car batteries
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| Business Name | Details | Picks up | Fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Local Bins | Pick up is offered on bulk quantities only, for smaller... | WA (Metro Area Only) | May apply |
| TES-AMM Australia Pty Ltd | Pick up of commercial quantities only. | Nationally | May apply |
| Total Green Recycling | We provide a range of pick-up services. Please contact ... | WA | May apply |
| Threesixty Technological Innovation | Pickup is usually free. Any pickup charges can be offse... | WA | May apply |
| Sims Recycling Solutions | We accept product delivered on pallets. We can provid... | WA | May apply |
| 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 |
| Seafront Scrapmetal & Machinery Pty Ltd | Pick-up available for large quantities. | Nationally | Free |
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
