Many people treat waste lead-acid batteries as hazardous trash, but they contain highly recyclable, valuable materials.
The main recyclable components inside waste lead-acid batteries are:
- Lead: The most valuable part, including lead plates and grids, which can be refined and reused in new batteries and industrial products.
- Sulfuric acid electrolyte: Can be neutralized, purified, and reused or converted into industrial sulfate products.
- Plastic casing: Usually PP or ABS plastic, which can be crushed, cleaned, and recycled into plastic pellets for new shells and parts.
- Separators and rubber parts: Some fiber separators and sealing rubber can also be sorted and recycled.
Waste lead-acid batteries are hazardous waste. Do not dismantle or discard them casually. Professional recycling protects the environment and maximizes resource reuse.
