Century Yuasa battery recycling program

Century Batteries has launched a nationwide recycling service for used lead acid batteries with over 900 locations around Australia where businesses and households can drop off used lead acid batteries free of charge and know that they will be handled safely and recycled into a host of different products.

Lead acid batteries are traditionally used as starting batteries in most vehicles, primary power for many forklifts, golf carts and other small electric vehicles and for energy storage for solar and backup power supplies.

Used lead acid batteries contain materials which, if not handled correctly, can be harmful to humans, wildlife and the environment. The good news is that 98% of a used lead acid battery is recyclable. The lead, acid and plastics can all be reprocessed and used in the manufacture of new products.

The Century Yuasa used lead acid battery collection program provides motorists, homeowners and businesses with the outlet and resources to dispose of and recycle their used batteries correctly. Through a national network of approved battery recycling centres, users are encouraged to return their used automotive batteries for recycling and responsible disposal.

For organisations which consistently produce quantities of used lead acid batteries, the Battery Recycling Program provides a total battery solution with a free used battery collection service and processes to alleviate the environmental issues and regulatory requirements associated with the handling and storage of used lead acid batteries. Century will provide a collection bin and signage and account customers can earn discount credits to bring down the cost of new Century battery purchases.

Users of the website, www.recyclemybattery.com.au, can type a postcode into an easy-find service and locate the closest Century Yuasa Battery Recycling. The company is a proud supporting sponsor of National Recycling Week and Planet Ark’s www.recyclingnearyou.com.au.