Battery recycling programs by industry

• Data centersLithium-ion UPS cabinets, battery energy storage, and decommissioned IT hardware from colocation, enterprise, and hyperscale sites.
• Fleet operatorsElectric truck, van, bus, and equipment packs plus hybrid batteries from delivery, transit, utility, and service fleets.
• Auto dealers and repair shopsHybrid and EV battery packs, auxiliary lithium batteries, and warranty returns from dealerships, collision centers, and independent shops.
• ManufacturingProduction scrap, forklift and industrial batteries, power tool packs, and lithium cells used in products and equipment.
• Retail and e-commerce returnsReturned e-bikes, vapes, power banks, recalled products, and in-store battery drop-off from stores and fulfillment centers.
• Hospitals and healthcareMedical device batteries, backup power, mobility equipment, and staff devices from hospitals, clinics, and care facilities.
• Schools and universitiesStudent and staff devices, classroom carts, e-bikes and scooters, lab equipment, and campus facilities batteries.
• Solar and storage installersHome and commercial energy storage batteries, warranty swaps, damaged units, and decommissioned systems from installers and O&M teams.
• Cities and countiesHousehold hazardous waste programs, transfer stations, public works fleets, and municipal buildings.
• ITAD and electronics recyclersBatteries removed from laptops, phones, tablets, and devices during IT asset disposition and e-waste processing.

What every business program has in common

Whatever the industry, a compliant battery program has the same core pieces: a designated, labeled accumulation area; containers that keep terminals from touching; staff who know how to spot and isolate damaged batteries; a way to track how long batteries have been stored; and a recycler who returns documentation. The industry pages explain how those pieces fit your operation.