| Batteries contain a range of metals which can be | | | | market niche and these batteries need to be |
| reused as a secondary raw material. There are | | | | disposed of in a proper manner. The Lead-acid |
| well-established methods for the recycling of | | | | battery has led the way in recycling. The |
| most batteries containing Lead, nickel-cadmium, | | | | automotive industry should be given credit in |
| nickel hydride and mercury. For some, such as | | | | organizing ways to dispose of spent car batteries. |
| newer nickel-hydride and lithium systems, recycling | | | | In the USA, 98% of all Lead acid batteries are |
| is still in the early stages. Battery Recycling Plant | | | | recycled. |
| requires that the batteries be sorted according to | | | | The Lead Acid Battery recycling process starts |
| chemistries. Some sorting must be done prior to | | | | by removing the combustible material, such as |
| the battery arriving at the recycling Plant. | | | | plastics and insulation. The best way for the |
| Nickel-cadmium, nickel-metal-hydride, lithium-ion and | | | | bigger sets of plants is to crush down these |
| Lead acid are placed in designated boxes at the | | | | batteries and undergo separation using |
| collection point. Battery recyclers claim that if a | | | | Hydro-separation concept. It is commonly known |
| steady stream of batteries, sorted by chemistry, | | | | as Battery Shredders and Hydro-separation |
| were available at no charge, recycling would be | | | | systems. Once these Batteries are crushed, 4 |
| profitable. | | | | typical segments are generated viz. |
| Lead-acid batteries continue to service designated | | | | |