In response to increasing community and government concern, Transpacific is providing a battery recycling service for dry cell batteries. 

Batteries contain a range of environmentally hazardous chemicals including Cadmium, Mercury, Zinc and Nickel, all of which are toxic in high concentration. In particular, Cadmium is a major pollutant in soil where it is absorbed by plants and enters the food chain.

By recycling batteries, you'll help reduce the release of toxic chemicals associated with their disposal.

The dry cell batteries can be classified into 2 major categories:

1. Primary batteries

These are non-rechargeable and are commonly alkaline batteries with Zinc and Manganese chemistry.

2. Secondary batteries

These are rechargeable and are usually Nickel Cadmium, Nickel Metal Hydride or Lithium Ion, which may be identified by one of the following symbols: 

NiCd or NC for Nickel Cadmium	NiMH or NH for Nickel Metal Hydride	Li Ion for Lithium Ion.

Secondary batteries are commonly found in:

• Cordless Phones
• Cordless drills
• Mobile phones
• Laptops and PCs
• Shavers
• Video Cameras

Examples of rechargeables batteries

                                           

How does the Battery Recycling Programme work? (2)

We will post a pre-paid recycling box (20cm x 20cm x 12cm) to your business. For an obligation free quote, please contact us on the details below.   Pricing includes delivery, return postage of the full box and recycling of the batteries.   Simply deposit your batteries into the box and, once full, tape the opening shut and follow the return instructions on the side of the box.   Once your payment has been finalised, you will receive delivery of your box within approximately 5 working days.    << Battery Recycling Box

Contact us

If you have any questions about this service or would like an obligation free quote, please email haztechnswenquiries@transpac.com.au or complete and fax the attached registration form to (02) 9675 4202.

Transpacific also offers a range of other services related to battery recycling such as industrial battery recycling and bulk battery collections. Please contact us to find out more.