Do you buy or recycle batteries yourselves?

No. We are a free quote service. Your request goes to an independent battery recycler or collector in your area, who quotes or makes an offer directly.

Will I be paid for old car batteries?

Lead-acid batteries usually have scrap value, so many recyclers will pay for them or collect free of charge, depending on quantity and location.

Battery Recycling and Battery Disposal Near You

Crate of used lead-acid car batteries at a recycling yard

Batteries contain lead, acid, nickel and other materials that are harmful in a landfill but valuable when recovered. Battery recycling returns those materials to industry and keeps them out of soil and water. Tell us what batteries you have and where they are, and we pass your request to an independent battery recycler or e-waste collector near you, who will quote for collection or make an offer for batteries with scrap value.

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Car battery disposal and other lead-acid batteries

Lead-acid batteries are the most commonly recycled type in South Africa. They include car and truck batteries, UPS and standby batteries, forklift and golf cart batteries, and older deep-cycle batteries from solar and backup systems. Because the lead is recovered and reused, car battery disposal usually comes with scrap value, and larger quantities from workshops, fleets and businesses can attract a better offer. Keep them upright and do not drain the acid yourself.

Household batteries and safe storage

AA, AAA, C, D, 9V and button cells, as well as rechargeable NiMH and NiCd batteries, should never go in general waste. Collect them in a plastic container in a cool, dry place. To prevent short circuits:

Tape the terminals of 9V and larger batteries
Keep damaged or leaking batteries in a separate sealed container
Do not mix in lithium batteries without telling the collector

Offices, schools and shops can arrange a collection box that is emptied when full.

Battery recycling near me: Cape Town, Johannesburg and beyond

Searching for battery recycling near me or battery disposal near me often turns up options that only take certain types. Our network includes recyclers and collectors offering battery recycling in Cape Town, battery recycling in Johannesburg and other centres. Under the National Environmental Management: Waste Act (59 of 2008), hazardous waste such as batteries may not simply be dumped, so using a licensed recycler matters.

How to choose a recycler for battery recycling

The lowest price is not always the best deal when it comes to e-waste. When you receive your quote, check:

Compliance – ask whether the recycler is registered with a producer responsibility scheme, holds the waste licences its operations need, and can name ISO 14001 or similar certifications.
Paperwork – make sure you will receive a certificate of recycling or safe disposal, and a certificate of data destruction listing serial numbers where data is involved.
Downstream – find out where materials go after collection, and that nothing ends up in landfill or illegal export.
Total cost or value – compare collection, handling and any rebate for items with value, not only the headline rate.

Our service matches your request with a recycler who serves your area, so you can check these points before you commit. It costs nothing and you are under no obligation to accept the quote.

Request a battery recycling quote

To get an accurate quote quickly, include:

The types of battery: car, truck, UPS, forklift, household or mixed
Approximate quantities or weight
Whether any batteries are damaged, leaking or swollen
Collection address and whether you want a scrap offer or a collection quote

Frequently asked questions

Do you buy or recycle batteries yourselves?: No. We are a free quote service. Your request goes to an independent battery recycler or collector in your area, who quotes or makes an offer directly.
Will I be paid for old car batteries?: Lead-acid batteries usually have scrap value, so many recyclers will pay for them or collect free of charge, depending on quantity and location.

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