Battery recycling
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Transpacific recycles a range of dry cell batteries.
Batteries contain toxic materials such as cadmium, mercury, zinc and nickel, which are environmentally hazardous if disposed of incorrectly.
What type of batteries can be recycled?
Dry cell batteries are classified into two categories:
- Primary (non-rechargeable, mostly alkaline batteries containing zinc and manganese)
- Secondary (nickel cadmium, nickel metal hydride or lithium ion)
Transpacific’s Battery Recycling Programme targets secondary batteries which are commonly found in:
- Cordless phones
- Cordless drills
- Mobile phones
- Laptops and PCs
- Shavers
- Video Cameras
Usually referred to as rechargeable batteries, they are identified by the following symbols:
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NiCd or NC |
nickel cadmium |
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NiMH or NH |
nickel metal hydride |
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Li Ion |
lithium ion |
How does the Battery Recycling Program work?
We will post a pre-paid recycling box (20cm x 20cm x 12cm) to your business. For an obligation free quote, please contact us on the details below.
Pricing includes delivery, return postage of the full box and recycling of the batteries.
Simply deposit your batteries into the box and, once full, tape the opening shut and follow the return instructions on the side of the box.
Once your payment has been finalised, you will receive your box within approximately five working days.
What happens to the batteries?
Once your box arrives at Transpacific, the batteries are sorted by type and shipped to licensed recycling facilities where the metals are recovered.
Battery recycling services are only available in certain locations around Australia.
Find out more about our battery recycling services and receive an obligation free quote.
