Lithium Ion batteries Handling, Storage & Disposal

Due to the rechargeable nature of lithium-ion batteries, they are used widely in electronic devices. However, very few people know or understand the complexity involved in recycling LIBs. Only qualified recyclers are equipped to properly recycle various parts of the lithium-ion batteries.
Recycling LIBs reduces potential environmental and safety hazards and provides multiple advantages.

Reuse resources
Recycling used LIBs from laptops, phones and EV can help recover and reuse materials such as cobalt, lithium, and copper to produce new batteries. When recycled in the right way, these resources can be recovered and used as raw materials reducing the need to extract raw materials from mines for producing new batteries and in turn optimise the Carbon footprint generated.

Prevent respiratory problems
LIBs handled and stored in corporates can release hazardous fumes that contain metals such as arsenic, cadmium, and lead. The fumes inhaled by humans can cause respiratory issues and is carcinogenic in nature. Scientific disposal of batteries from IT Assets by Recycler Asia will prevent such health issues.

Reduce fire hazards in warehouse
If LIBs are directly stored in the warehouse, they pose fire risks. If a charged LIB is pierced accidentally, it can cause a thermal runoff leading to explosion. In a warehouse containing other combustible substances, this could lead to a major fire. Recycling old LIBs by Recycler Asia will ensure these batteries get a scientific End of Life.

Avoid ground water contamination
When LIBs end up in landfills, they may open and leak heavy metals and dissolved gases that are harmful to the environment. Rainfall can mix with these contaminants and carry the polluted water over great distances and depths causing ground water to be contaminated. It is therefore necessary to ensure that LIBs do not end up in landfills and are recycled by Recycler Asia to prevent any hazardous leakage into the environment.

Disposing LIBs with other dry waste or garbage is a recipe for disaster. It poses risks to humans and the environment. It is best to dispose LIBs in a safe way by engaging experts like Recycler Asia.

Contact us to recycle your lithium-ion batteries in Singapore, Hong Kong, Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Philippines.