Specialist Industrial Battery Recycling Services

An electric vehicle battery retains significant residual energy long after the vehicle itself has reached the end of its life. It also contains valuable materials including lithium, cobalt, nickel, copper and aluminium, all of which can be recovered through appropriate recycling routes.

Our service supports the recycling of traction packs from electric and hybrid vehicles, individual modules and cells, and lithium-ion batteries removed during repair or recall work. We handle end-of-life packs alongside damaged, defective and recalled units requiring individual risk assessment.

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Every project is managed by experienced personnel with specialist knowledge of high voltage systems, supported by clear documentation and fully traceable processes throughout

How Our Process Works

We begin by assessing the type, quantity and location of the converters requiring collection. Once requirements have been established, our team coordinates secure collection and transportation using approved procedures and documentation.

Converters are then processed through authorised recycling and refining routes, where the substrate is separated and precious metals including platinum, palladium and rhodium are recovered and refined for reuse. Steel and other metals from the outer casing are recycled through appropriate streams.

Converters are then processed through authorised recycling and refining routes, where the substrate is separated and precious metals including platinum, palladium and rhodium are recovered and refined for reuse. Steel and other metals from the outer casing are recycled through appropriate streams.

Compliance and Environmental Responsibility

Cat converter recycling sits within wider waste management and duty of care obligations, and the value of the materials involved makes secure handling and clear provenance equally important. Our services are delivered in line with relevant environmental and transportation requirements, ensuring converters are managed safely at every stage.

By recovering precious metals for reuse, we help organisations reduce demand for newly mined resources while supporting compliance and sustainability objectives.

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Why Choose Airbag Disposal UK?

With more than 25 years of experience supporting the automotive sector, we understand the operational and commercial considerations involved in recycling high value components. Our secure processes, specialist facilities and experienced personnel allow us to support projects of all sizes.

From individual collections through to ongoing programmes across multiple locations, clients trust us to manage automotive materials efficiently, securely and responsibly.

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Frequently Asked Questions.

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Speak with our specialist team about your airbag, battery, pyrotechnic or hazardous automotive waste requirements.

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