The average Canadian uses batteries frequently, from powering a TV remote to operating a car. In fact, the average two-person household has 20-60 batteries in its home. But what do you do once your battery dies? Don’t throw it in the trash! You can recycle most batteries for their metal parts, and at McSteel, we’ll pay you for them!
If you’re looking at your battery stack and wondering which ones can be recycled, we’ve listed some eligible batteries below. Keep reading to learn whether your batteries can be recycled and how to make it happen with McSteel Salvage & Clean-up.
Absolyte Batteries
Generally found in cell phone backups, batteries are sealed and maintenance-free, containing lead, acid, copper, and steel. Due to their design, absolyte batteries are best handled at professional recycling centers, which is where our team at McSteel comes in. Our salvage and battery recycling experts will follow all the proper protocols, from the initial weigh-in to the melting process.
Lead Acid/Car Batteries
Lead-acid batteries are commonly found in the automotive industry in two forms: starting batteries and deep-cycle batteries. If not recycled properly, these batteries can cause several environmental problems due to the amount of lead and sulfuric acid in their design. So don’t abandon your well-used car batteries at the dump—bring them to McSteel!
The metal components in car batteries are worth a lot in the scrap metal market, so you’ll not only be helping the environment but also get a few extra dollars in your pocket as a thank-you!
Lithium-Ion Batteries
Lithium-ion batteries are rich in metals and minerals, usually containing copper, nickel, and cobalt. Copper is one of the more valuable metals on the market, which makes these batteries ideal for the scrap yard!
Lithium-ion batteries are usually found in household electronics like laptops and Bluetooth headphones. If you’ve been looking for an excuse to junk your old devices for new ones, bring them down to the scrap yard along with their batteries—they may also contain valuable metals like stainless steel or aluminum!
Things to Keep in Mind
Before you haul all your used batteries to the scrap yard, there are a few things to remember. First, recognize that not all batteries are the same and will be priced based on the market value of their different metals. You can research the current values of your batteries ahead of time to have a good idea of what you’ll receive once your batteries are weighed and paid out.
Also, make sure to properly prepare your batteries for the scrap yard by cleaning them and removing the non-metallic components. This prevents any dangerous substances or chemicals from endangering the recycling process.
Choose McSteel Salvage & Clean-up for Battery Recycling
If you have a pile of old batteries in your junk drawer, don’t throw them in the trash—bring them to McSteel Salvage & Clean-up, your go-to solution for scrap metal recycling in Alberta and Saskatchewan. Visit our Services page to learn more about how our recycling process works.