Disposing of Lithium-Ion Batteries & Rechargeable Batteries

Have drive batteries from electric and hybrid vehicles disposed of and recycled properly, safely, and in compliance with the law

  • Pickup and proper disposal—all from a single source

  • Recycling of lithium-ion batteries and rechargeable batteries from electric and hybrid vehicles, as well as their components

  • Customized quote for disposal costs—depending on the battery type and condition

Disposal of End-of-Life Lithium-Ion Batteries and Rechargeable Batteries

What should you do with removed drive batteries, damaged battery modules, or complete battery packs from electric and hybrid vehicles? With Walch Recycling, you can ensure that your lithium-ion batteries and battery packs are picked up, properly handled, and safely disposed of. Simply free up space in your workshop or warehouse—and ensure that disposal is carried out in compliance with the law.

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Disposing of Lithium-Ion Batteries: How to Dispose of Rechargeable Batteries Properly

Are you facing the challenge of disposing of dismantled or damaged lithium-ion batteries? As a repair shop, fleet operator, or vehicle manufacturer, you’re likely looking for answers to questions such as:

  • As a business, where can you properly dispose of lithium-ion batteries?
  • Which facilities are actually authorized to dispose of lithium-ion batteries from electric and hybrid vehicles?
  • How much does it cost to dispose of lithium batteries—and what factors determine the cost?

Dispose of Lithium-Ion Batteries and Rechargeable Batteries—Properly and Safely

Over the years that we have been operating as a certified specialist company, we have heard questions like these time and time again from our customers.

And that’s understandable—after all, the proper disposal of lithium-ion batteries isn’t something you deal with every day. Not to mention the legal requirements for storage, transport, and recycling, which play a particularly important role with this type of battery. That’s why you want someone to take these challenges off your hands and give you the peace of mind that you’ve done everything right.

Your All-Inclusive, Hassle-Free Service for Recycling Lithium-Ion Batteries

That’s exactly what you’ll get at Walch Recycling. As a certified waste management company, we ensure that all lithium-ion batteries and rechargeable batteries from electric and hybrid vehicles—as well as their components—are recycled properly. For example, we dispose of:

  • Drive batteries from electric vehicles

  • Drive batteries from hybrid vehicles

  • Complete Battery Packs (High-Voltage Battery Systems)

  • Battery Modules and Cell Packs

  • Battery Management Systems (BMS)

  • Damaged or defective battery components

Intensive research is currently underway to develop efficient methods for recovering the lithium contained in these materials. Lars Walch GmbH & Co. KG is actively involved in research and development in this area—including the LithoRec, Li-Bat, and NeW-Bat projects.

Convenient and hassle-free—here’s how easy it is to dispose of your lithium-ion batteries

Are you unable or unwilling to handle disposal on your own? Would you like to save money on the disposal of your lithium-ion batteries and receive a transparent quote? At Walch Recycling, we make exactly that possible!

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As a certified waste management company, we specialize in the proper handling and recycling of lithium-ion batteries. We also ensure that your used batteries are disposed of safely and in an environmentally responsible manner, and that the recyclable materials they contain are returned to the recycling cycle.

Whether there is a fee for disposing of your lithium-ion batteries depends on the type and condition of the batteries. Please contact us so we can discuss the details together, and we’ll provide you with a customized quote!

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The Process: How to Dispose of Your Lithium-Ion Batteries

To make disposing of your lithium-ion batteries as easy as possible, we’ve developed an efficient three-step process. This saves you valuable time that you can put to better use elsewhere.

Step 1: Contact us

Please fill out the contact form below. In the form, please describe the type of battery or rechargeable battery, or the vehicle model, and, if possible, specify its condition, weight, and/or quantity. It’s also helpful to include a photo of the battery or component. All of this information helps us provide you with a customized quote for disposal costs.

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Step 2: We discuss and plan the details

We’ll get back to you as soon as possible with a quote. If you’re satisfied with it, we’ll discuss the pickup details with you—such as the location, accessibility, and requirements for safe packaging and transport.

Step 3: We’ll pick up your batteries and dispose of them properly

Our team will come to your location at the agreed-upon time and safely pick up your lithium-ion batteries and rechargeable batteries. Alternatively, you can have the batteries delivered to our recycling facility in Baudenbach, Franconia, via a shipping carrier of your choice. There, they will be handled properly and introduced into the recycling cycle.

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