--- title: BATTERY RECYCLING - WHAT HAPPENS TO OLD BATTERIES? description: Recycle your waste batteries, while properly packaging for shipment. 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SEARCH - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. ![enviro blog header3](https://retrofitcompanies.com/hubfs/WEBSITE_2025/Blog/enviro%20blog%20header3.png) BATTERY RECYCLING January 6, 2025 [Environmental](https://retrofitcompanies.com/blog/tag/environmental), [Battery Recycling](https://retrofitcompanies.com/blog/tag/battery-recycling) Share: [facebook-f icon ](http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https://retrofitcompanies.com/blog/battery-recycling-what-happens-to-old-batteries) [linkedin-in icon ](http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://retrofitcompanies.com/blog/battery-recycling-what-happens-to-old-batteries) [Twitter icon ](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=https://retrofitcompanies.com/blog/battery-recycling-what-happens-to-old-batteries) [pinterest-p icon ](http://pinterest.com/pin/create/link/?url=https://retrofitcompanies.com/blog/battery-recycling-what-happens-to-old-batteries) [envelope icon ](mailto:?body=https://retrofitcompanies.com/blog/battery-recycling-what-happens-to-old-batteries) # WHAT HAPPENS TO OLD BATTERIES? ## A DETAILED GUIDE TO BATTERY RECYCLING Answers to your most common questions about recycling batteries, including - How do I recycling my old car battery? - What happens to lithium batteries? - What recycling process is used for my battery type? - Is there a battery recycling center near me? - How do I recycling batteries from my electronics? - Can I recycling mercury batteries? - Is it legal to landfill my batteries? Batteries are composed of various metals, alloys and composites; all limited natural resources. The demand for these materials is quickly outpacing the planet’s resources. [Retrofit Environmental](https://retrofitcompanies-22042135.hs-sites-na2.com/environmental) is committed to providing cost effective recycling solutions. We partner with down-stream recycling vendors who employ only the most advanced recycling technologies. Battery Recycling & Shipping Guidelines   [![TRC Battery Recycling Guide rev 2025](https://retrofitcompanies.com/hs-fs/hubfs/WEBSITE_2025/ENV%20Batteries/TRC%20Battery%20Recycling%20Guide%20rev%202025.png?width=279&height=361&name=TRC%20Battery%20Recycling%20Guide%20rev%202025.png)](https://retrofitcompanies.com/hubfs/WEBSITE_2025/ENV%20Batteries/TRC%20Battery%20Recycling%20Guide%20rev%202025.pdf) *click to download*   *This quick video tutorial may answer additional questions about properly packaging batteries for shipment.* *[![Battery Packing Video Thumbnail](https://retrofitcompanies.com/hs-fs/hubfs/WEBSITE_2025/ENV%20Batteries/Battery%20Packing%20Video%20Thumbnail.png?width=1200&height=628&name=Battery%20Packing%20Video%20Thumbnail.png)](https://retrofitcompanies.com/how-to-package-batteries-for-shipment/)*   FAQs About Battery Recycling [![Battery FAQ Guide](https://retrofitcompanies.com/hs-fs/hubfs/WEBSITE_2025/ENV%20Batteries/Battery%20FAQ%20Guide.png?width=300&height=388&name=Battery%20FAQ%20Guide.png)](https://retrofitcompanies.com/hubfs/WEBSITE_2025/ENV%20Batteries/Battery%20FAQ%20Guide%20Rev2025.pdf) Click to download ## RECYCLING DIFFERENT BATTERY TYPES What happens when you dispose of your old, unwanted or broken batteries? How do I know that these batteries will be recycled? Is the recycling process actually safe and clean for the environment? What types of downstream applications are there? It’s important to know that batteries placed in your curbside recycling bins won’t be recycled. Batteries need to be disposed of through a reputable partner, such as Retrofit Environmental.  Batteries go through a variety of processes after they are collected, sorted and assessed. 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