{"id":631,"date":"2026-10-20T13:32:11","date_gmt":"2026-10-20T13:32:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eliteshreddinguk.co.uk\/?page_id=631"},"modified":"2026-10-23T13:22:04","modified_gmt":"2026-10-23T13:22:04","slug":"lithium-battery-recycling","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/eliteshreddinguk.co.uk\/?page_id=631","title":{"rendered":"Lithium Battery Recycling"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Lithium Battery Collection &amp; Recycling<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Clear pricing. Convenient collections. Specialist recycling.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Elite Shredding UK offers lithium battery recycling and collection for businesses. Whether you have one drum ready or several to collect, our clear pricing helps you plan the cost before booking.<\/p>\n<p>Contact us with details of your unwanted batteries, and we will discuss their suitability, packaging requirements and collection arrangements.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/consult.environment-agency.gov.uk\/psc\/nn8-1rn-suez-recycling-and-recovery-uk-ltd\/supporting_documents\/application-variation-v005-20250218-ea-advice-lithium-battery-recycling-basic-pre-app-waste-and-installations-activitypdf\">Lithium battery recycling for your business<\/a><\/h3>\n<h3><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone wp-image-560\" src=\"https:\/\/eliteshreddinguk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot_20251114_142944_Samsung-Internet-2-278x300.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/eliteshreddinguk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot_20251114_142944_Samsung-Internet-2-278x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"203\" height=\"219\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27203%27%20height%3D%27219%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20203%20219%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27203%27%20height%3D%27219%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/eliteshreddinguk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot_20251114_142944_Samsung-Internet-2-200x216.jpg 200w, https:\/\/eliteshreddinguk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot_20251114_142944_Samsung-Internet-2-278x300.jpg 278w, https:\/\/eliteshreddinguk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot_20251114_142944_Samsung-Internet-2-400x432.jpg 400w, https:\/\/eliteshreddinguk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot_20251114_142944_Samsung-Internet-2-500x540.jpg 500w, https:\/\/eliteshreddinguk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot_20251114_142944_Samsung-Internet-2-600x649.jpg 600w, https:\/\/eliteshreddinguk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot_20251114_142944_Samsung-Internet-2-700x757.jpg 700w, https:\/\/eliteshreddinguk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot_20251114_142944_Samsung-Internet-2-768x830.jpg 768w, https:\/\/eliteshreddinguk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot_20251114_142944_Samsung-Internet-2-800x865.jpg 800w, https:\/\/eliteshreddinguk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot_20251114_142944_Samsung-Internet-2.jpg 902w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 203px) 100vw, 203px\" \/><\/h3>\n<p>Our service uses 30-litre UN-approved drums with vermiculite. Before filling a drum, speak to us to confirm the battery types we can accept and the appropriate packaging, weight and filling limits.<\/p>\n<p>When your drums are ready, contact us to arrange a collection. We collect the batteries and transfer them to our recycling partner for specialist treatment.<\/p>\n<p>If you expect to produce waste batteries regularly, let us know when you enquire. We can discuss your likely quantities and collection needs.<\/p>\n<h3>How much does lithium battery recycling cost?<\/h3>\n<p>Recycling costs \u00a3200 + VAT per 30-litre UN barrel for lithium batteries similar in size to mobile phone batteries. Barrels and vermiculite are supplied. A single collection fee of \u00a340\u2013\u00a370 + VAT applies per local visit, regardless of the number of barrels collected. Collections further afield and other battery types are quoted separately.<\/p>\n<p>The collection charge applies once per visit, regardless of how many drums we collect.<\/p>\n<ul data-spread=\"false\">\n<li><strong>One drum:<\/strong> \u00a3200 disposal + \u00a340 collection = <strong>\u00a3240 + VAT<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Two drums:<\/strong> \u00a3400 disposal + \u00a340 collection = <strong>\u00a3440 + VAT<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Three drums:<\/strong> \u00a3600 disposal + \u00a340 collection = <strong>\u00a3640 + VAT<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<em> Collection prices are subject to location<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Preparing your collection enquiry<\/h3>\n<p>To help us assess your requirements, please provide:<\/p>\n<ul data-spread=\"false\">\n<li>Your business name and collection postcode.<\/li>\n<li>The battery type or equipment the batteries came from.<\/li>\n<li>The approximate quantity and number of drums.<\/li>\n<li>Photographs of the batteries and any identification labels, where available.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Please tell us before booking if any batteries are damaged, swollen, leaking or recalled. These require individual assessment and may need different packaging or collection arrangements.<\/p>\n<h3 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Larger battery packs and EV enquiries<\/h3>\n<p>For industrial battery packs or electric vehicle batteries, contact us to discuss suitability. Acceptance and pricing depend on the battery specification, condition and the transport and treatment arrangements required.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/eliteshreddinguk.co.uk\/#contact\">Book your lithium battery recycling collection<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/eliteshreddinguk.co.uk\/#contact\">Call <strong>0330 043 4412<\/strong> to discuss your requirements or request a quotation.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Elite Shredding UK<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Securing the Past, Present &amp; Future.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Lithium Battery Collection &amp; Recycling Clear pricing. Convenient collections. 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