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<\/p>\nAs you might imagine, we\u2019re all for responsible recycling here at Scrap Car Network. In fact, it\u2019s one of the guiding principles of the way we do business. And when we\u2019re talking about parts that need to be recycled properly, there are few more important components than the humble car battery.<\/p>\n
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Well, there\u2019s a short answer and a long answer to that. The short answer is that they\u2019re classed as hazardous waste; the name tells you all you need to know, really. Hazardous waste items can\u2019t be disposed of on normal landfill because of potent chemicals in their makeup, all of which make them a lot more dangerous than regular waste. Car batteries are a grimly shining example of this \u2013 they contain lead, sulphuric acid and other nasties that can be incredibly harmful to the environment if treated carelessly when you scrap your car<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n Car batteries that are improperly disposed of can end up leaking all of this horrible stuff into surrounding soil and water supplies, posing a very real risk to plants and animals \u2013 not to mention a direct danger to humans, too. Just a few of the ways that these chemicals are known to affect us include messing with our brains and nervous systems, kidneys, blood, and even our reproductive organs. (Which means that if you just crossed your legs when reading that, you\u2019re already convinced of the importance of proper car battery disposal.)<\/p>\n So that\u2019s all the depressing stuff out of the way. Now let\u2019s move onto the slightly more cheerful side of why you should recycle your car battery when you scrap your car! With proper disposal by qualified professionals, the toxic elements in car batteries are either rendered safe or \u2013 far more often \u2013 collected and stored for later use. The lead inside is melted, the acid is neutralised and any water is purified. All in all, industry experts reckon that around 90 to 95% of materials are recycled from car batteries on average, meaning that they can be used at a later date for making entirely new batteries. This not only gives the environment a bit of a breather, but means that there\u2019s much less demand for raw materials and the energy needed to process them. Great for the economy and great for the environment \u2013 are there any better reasons to get recycling?<\/p>\n If you\u2019ve got an old car battery you want to get rid of, there are a couple of ways you can do it, depending on your circumstances.<\/p>\n If you\u2019ve got a loose battery, you\u2019ll need to take it to a facility like a scrap metal business, garage, or local recycling centre.<\/p>\n There aren\u2019t many situations where you\u2019ll need to remove a battery from your car, but it\u2019s not unheard of. Most people tend to end up with car batteries when they\u2019re replacing the ones fitted in their cars. So, if you\u2019re replacing the battery in your car, you\u2019ll be pleased to hear that you can turn in the old one at the same place that you buy the new one. (Some cases will consider an old battery as a deposit when buying a new, non-knackered battery.)<\/p>\n The UK government website can help you\u00a0find a local hazardous waste disposal service<\/a><\/strong> or Authorised Treatment Facility, too. Authorised Treatment Facilities<\/a><\/strong> are special facilities that have been granted their licences by the Environment Agency, which means they\u2019ve been judged to be able to safely handle used batteries, or (if necessary) send them on to the appropriate organisations to be recycled.<\/p>\n To be honest, if the battery is still in your car then you don\u2019t really need to do anything. Whoever comes to collect your scrap car – whether it\u2019s us or another organisation – will have all the equipment and expertise they need to safely recycle your car battery, along with the rest of your car.<\/p>\n That\u2019s because by definition, anyone who comes to collect your car should legally be registered as an Authorised Treatment Facility (as all of our partners are). It\u2019s easy to see why that\u2019s required by law – there wouldn\u2019t be much point in opening up the opportunity to people who can only do half the job!<\/p>\n And of course, proper waste disposal is what we\u2019re all about at Scrap Car Network. When you choose us to scrap your car, we take it completely apart, recycling every available part that can be reused, resold or repurposed. This includes the car battery, as we\u2019re no strangers to the risks it can pose.<\/p>\n It\u2019s easy to get started \u2013 all you have to do is visit our homepage and enter your postcode and reg number<\/a><\/strong>, and within moments you\u2019ll be looking at an instant scrap car quote. So don\u2019t hang around; scrap your car today!<\/p>\nRecycling Is The Answer<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nHow to get rid of old car batteries<\/h2>\n
If the battery has been removed from your car<\/h3>\n
If the battery is still in your car<\/h3>\n