Battery & Vape Recycling

A waste management company is responsible for collecting, transporting, processing, recycling, and disposing of waste materials in a safe and environmentally responsible way. At Recorra, we go beyond waste collection. We deliver innovative recycling solutions, transparent reporting, and expert guidance to help businesses reduce their environmental impact and achieve their sustainability goals. Our reliable, forward-thinking approach makes us the smart choice for organisations that care about their future and the planet. 

Keep used batteries and vapes somewhere cool and dry, away from general waste and recycling bins, and in a dedicated container such as Recorra’s Battery & Vape box or tube.

Yes. Once discarded, batteries are classed as hazardous waste under UK law because of the chemicals they contain, such as lead, mercury, and cadmium. This means businesses must use a licensed carrier, keep proper documentation, and dispose of them through an approved recycling route rather than general waste. Recorra’s battery recycling service handles this compliantly on your behalf. 

No. Batteries and vapes must never go in general waste or mixed recycling bins. If punctured or crushed by waste vehicles or sorting machinery, damaged lithium-ion cells can ignite. Mishandling batteries is a leading cause of fires at UK waste facilities; it is also a breach of your business’s Duty of Care obligations. 

Yes. Vapes contain electronic components as well as a battery, so they’re classed as WEEE and must be collected and treated separately from household or general waste, in the same way as other electrical equipment. Recorra’s Battery & Vape recycling service is set up to handle both waste streams correctly. 

Loose batteries and vapes are both handled through this service, but they’re regulated differently. Batteries fall under the Waste Batteries and Accumulators Regulations, while vapes are classed as WEEE due to their electronic components. Recorra’s battery recycling service collects both together for convenience, then separates them correctly at our Materials Recovery Facility.