Got an old car battery sitting in the shed or rolling around the boot? Don’t chuck it in the bin. If you’re after a safe, reliable and environmentally responsible way to get rid of an old car battery in Melbourne, you’re in the right place. At Metro Copper Recycling, we make car battery disposal simple and fast, and because your old battery is actually worth something, you get paid for it on the spot.
We accept all types of automotive batteries and keep the whole thing hassle-free, whether you’re an everyday driver, a mechanic or a business. Bring your lead-acid battery down to our Campbellfield yard; we’ll weigh it, and you’ll leave with cash or an instant transfer instead of a hazard in the garage.
From a single car battery to bulk commercial loads, our team is here to help you turn old batteries into a bit of value while doing the right thing by the environment. We also collect, recycle and pay for other non-ferrous metals, including scrap copper, scrap cable or wire, aluminium scrap, brass scrap and scrap batteries, plus a scrap bin service across Melbourne.
We’re happy to take a wide range of vehicle batteries, whatever the size or application. If it’s a lead-acid battery, chances are we’ll take it.
These batteries are treasure troves of valuable metals, including copper, which we are more than happy to compensate you for. By choosing us for your battery recycling needs, you are opting for a service that pays you back while making sure these materials are recycled responsibly. Get in touch with our scrap dealer for scrap battery disposal in Melbourne.
In Melbourne, getting rid of old batteries the right way is not only smart but also required by law. This is because car batteries, which are mainly lead-acid types used in vehicles like cars, trucks, motorcycles, boats, and even in emergency lights, contain harmful substances like lead and sulphuric acid. It is really important to know that you should not throw these batteries out with your regular rubbish or recycling. Luckily, Metro Copper Recycling provides a green way to handle these old batteries, making sure they do not harm our planet.
Getting rid of old batteries the right way in Melbourne isn’t just smart, it’s the law. Car batteries are mainly lead-acid, and they hold lead and sulphuric acid, both of which are nasty for people, wildlife and waterways. Toss one in the kerbside bin, and it can leak, corrode, or even start a fire in the back of a rubbish truck. That’s why you should never put a car battery in with your regular rubbish or recycling.
Here’s what happens once you drop yours off. The battery heads off for lead-acid recycling, where it’s drained and broken apart, and every bit is sorted out. The lead and metal parts are smelted and refined for reuse, the plastic casing is cleaned up and turned into new casings, and the acid is neutralised or reprocessed. Almost the whole battery gets recovered, so nothing useful ends up in the tip.
You can also rest easy knowing our service sticks closely to the guidelines set by the Environment Protection Authority Victoria for handling hazardous waste. So when you choose us for car battery disposal in Melbourne, you’re getting safe, proper recycling and doing your bit for the environment at the same time.
We keep the process easy. Our disposal service is drop-off, so just bring your old battery to our Campbellfield yard during opening hours, no need to book ahead. When you arrive, our team weighs your battery, tells you the going rate, and pays you straight away by cash or instant transfer. From there, we take care of the rest and send your battery into the proper recycling stream so it’s handled safely and legally.
Most places just ask you to hand your battery over for nothing. With Metro Copper, doing the right thing also puts a few dollars back in your pocket. So if you’ve got old batteries sitting around at home or in the work garage, give the team a call today on 0481 223 334.
You’ll find us at 26 Somerton Park Dr, Campbellfield VIC 3061. Come in any time during opening hours, or call us first on 0481 223 334 if you’d like to check today’s rate before you make the trip.
Please note: We don’t offer battery pickup for single batteries, so disposal is drop-off only. We only accept and buy lead-acid batteries, and we don’t handle lithium or zinc batteries. If you’re a business or trade customer with batteries in bulk, get in touch and we’ll talk through collection.
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