Battery Collecting Boxes

Batteries can and should be recycled and certainly should never be removed along with normal waste products. The European Community (EC) Directive 2006/66/EC is known as The Battery Directive because of how it applies to the treating and recycling of batteries and accumulators. Since its implementation, businesses have been required to store used batteries on site so that they can be collected for recycling at a later date.

Separate battery storage

Batteries should be stored separately from other items in an appropriate container to reduce the risk of corrosive damage due to leaks and even the possibility of fire. A Used Battery Container with a generous 670-litre capacity is an ideal solution to this problem, particularly for a firm with a high turnover of batteries and/or infrequent collections. The container comes in sturdy, shock-resistant polypropylene and meets all ADR and RID regulations for small containers while including extra stiffeners for use as a battery box.

Although used batteries are unlikely to catch fire, this has unfortunately been known to happen, especially in the case of 9v or lithium batteries that have been incorrectly stored. It is possible for the two terminals to short circuit and overheat, leading to combustion. For this reason, battery storage has to be considered as a health and safety issue as well as a practical and environmental measure.

Follow these key points for safe battery storage:

• Store batteries according to the manufacturers' instructions

• Keep away from combustible materials

• Store away from direct sunlight, in a well-ventilated area

• Tape over terminals to prevent short circuits

• Do not allow batteries to be crushed, punctured, or otherwise damaged

At DENIOS, we have a selection of battery collection boxes to suit different workplace needs and requirements. If batteries are regularly collected for recycling, then a 9-litre Used Battery Collection Box in grey plastic could be the perfect solution for your needs. This sturdy container has a covered lid with catches and security seals that includes two separate openings, one for batteries and one for button cells. A 20-litre version is also available.