Battery Recycling

Batteries contain hazardous chemicals including lithium, lead, mercury, cadmium, and sulphuric acid. If disposed of in general waste or landfill, these chemicals can leach into soil and groundwater, causing environmental contamination. Lithium-ion batteries also pose a significant fire and explosion risk when crushed or damaged.

Lithium-ion batteries store large amounts of energy and are sensitive to heat, damage, and short circuits. When crushed, penetrated, or improperly stored, they can ignite and cause fires. Nearly half of all waste fires in the UK are caused by lithium batteries disposed of incorrectly.

Yes. Under the Waste Batteries and Accumulators Regulations, retailers selling more than 32 kg of batteries per year must provide a free take-back facility for customers returning used batteries. GAP's container and collection service is designed to help retailers meet this obligation.

We offer four options: countertop battery tubs (5L and 10L) for retail point-of-sale, undercounter battery boxes (16L) for space-restricted sites, undercounter battery barrels (30L, 60L, and 120L) for high-volume operations, and floor-standing bins for larger sites or HWRCs.

ADR (Agreement on Dangerous Goods by Road) is the international regulation governing the safe transport of hazardous materials by road. Lithium-ion batteries are classified as dangerous goods, requiring trained drivers, specialist vehicles, and proper documentation. GAP's collections meet ADR requirements.

Yes. We provide scheduled collections across all UK sites under a single service agreement. One contract, consistent service, and unified documentation regardless of how many locations you operate.

Both. We work with clients on one-off warehouse or facility clearances and on ongoing scheduled collections. Speak to our team about your volumes and requirements.

You'll receive duty of care paperwork, hazardous waste consignment notes, ADR transport documentation, weight tickets, and ESG reports showing recycling rates, material recovery volumes, and carbon impact. Everything you need for hazardous waste reporting obligations, internal audits, and ESG disclosures.

Yes. Waste brokers are a core part of our client base. We provide full downstream traceability and compliance documentation so you can fulfil your duty of care obligations to your own clients.

Most collections are scheduled within 10 working days. For urgent clearances or high-volume requests, speak to our team about priority arrangements.

Pricing depends on container type, battery chemistry mix, collection frequency, volumes, and location. Contact us for a tailored quote.

Get in touch with our hazardous waste team. We'll assess your volumes, recommend the right containers for your sites, and set up an ADR-compliant collection schedule that keeps you safe and compliant from day one.