Lead Battery Scrap Used Car Scrap Drained Lead Acid Battery

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Discover the high-value opportunity offered by our premium Drained Lead-Acid Battery Scrap – sourced from used car and automotive batteries, thoroughly drained of acid, and ready for efficient recycling. Ideal for lead-smelters, metal reclaimers, and industrial recycling operations, this material delivers both environmental compliance and value.

Our product consists of whole, drained automotive lead-acid batteries – the kind typically found in cars, vans, marine craft, and industrial vehicles. The electrolyte has been removed, leaving intact battery assemblies comprising lead alloy plates, electrode paste (lead/sulfate compounds), plastic or polypropylene casings, connectors, and other integral components. This makes it an excellent raw feedstock for secondary lead recovery. Industry breakdowns show typical composition by weight of lead alloy grid/poles (~25-30%), electrode paste (~35-45%), acid (~10-15%), and plastic/rubber casing (~5-8%).

Why choose this product?

High lead content: With drained units containing the bulk of the lead-alloy grids and active material, recyclers benefit from a strong yield per ton of material processed.

Pre-treated for safety & efficiency: Because the batteries are drained of free electrolyte, handling, transport, and processing risks are reduced. This helps streamline your smelting operation.

Ready for recycling loop: This material fits standard recycling workflows. The whole modules can be fed directly into the melting or shredding circuit, with plastic casings, lead plates, and sulfate paste separated in downstream operations.

Sustainable & responsible: Recycling lead-acid batteries is an essential step for the circular economy of metals. By choosing this feedstock, you are contributing to responsible resource recovery and reducing hazardous waste.

Typical applications:

Lead-metal smelters and recyclers process automotive battery scrap for lead recovery.

Industrial recycling operations specializing in drained battery units (often under the ISRI code “RAINS”).

Metal-component recovery plants separate lead, plastic, and acid residues for reuse or neutralization.

Key product features:

Whole drained lead-acid battery units: no loose plates or separated components – simplifies handling and inbound processing.

Removed liquid electrolyte: mitigates acid leakage, environmental hazard, and transport complications.

Plastic/rubber casing intact: includes battery housings and covers – valuable for plastic recovery streams.

Consistent material specification: designed for industrial recycling use, meeting recognized industry parameters.

Handling and logistic notes:

Batteries should be stored in designated, well-ventilated areas away from ignition sources, as lead dust and acid residues may pose risks.

Although drained, trace sulfate residuals may remain – safe handling equipment such as gloves, goggles, and acid-resistant containers are recommended.

For export shipments or large-scale supply, packaging typically involves pallets, shrink-wrap, or bales to secure material for transit.

If you are seeking a reliable, high-yield raw material stream for lead recovery operations, this drained lead-acid battery scrap offers an efficient, ready-to-process solution. Contact us today to discuss volumes, pricing, logistics, and delivery schedules. Let’s help you incorporate this robust feedstock into your recycling value chain and optimize your metal recovery and sustainable business goals.