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