ABRI Battery Recycling Guideline: Storing, packing & safe transport of mixed batteries to recyclers

This Guideline supports companies participating in the collection, storage and transport of used handheld batteries to a battery recycler. It provides an overview of typical packaging, transport, storage and work safety obligations. The Guideline also provides a starting point on where to find the latest regulatory information.

It is complemented by a range of tools available on the B-cycle website including guidance for battery collectors, sorters and recyclers on conducting a risk assessment and other useful material for participating in battery recycling activities.

This guideline was prepared with support of the Battery Stewardship Council (BSC). The BSC is the operator of B-cycle, Australia’s official battery stewardship scheme which commenced on 1 January 2022.

ABRI Webinar: Packing & Safe Transport of Mixed Batteries

Button Batteries: Guidelines for Safe Use and Disposal

This Guideline was published in September 2020.

B-cycle, Australia’s battery stewardship scheme, also has information on how to support battery safety at home.

ABRI Guidelines: Packing & Safe Transport of Used Lead Acid Batteries

These ABRI Guidelines focus on requirements for transporting used lead acid batteries, commonly known as ULAB, to battery recyclers.

A general overview of lead acid battery recycling can be found in the Basel Convention Technical Guidelines for the Environmentally Sound Management of Lead-Acid batteries available here. The Basel Convention Guidelines were published in 2003 and are currently undergoing review.

ABRI CEC Consumer Guide to Recycling & Responsible End-of-Life Management of Battery Energy Systems