How much is a scrap car battery worth?

At present, scrap car batteries are worth around £470 per tonne. Read on to find out how scrap batteries are valued How do I sell a scrap battery? How do I recycle scrap batteries? Should I scrap a car in one piece? So, how much could you get for your scrap car battery?

Are old car batteries worth recycling?

The UK has a good record for recycling car batteries, but in some developing countries, there are no recycling programmes - making old car batteries a serious environmental concern. The Car.co.uk scrap team explains what car batteries are worth to dismantlers and how you can be sure they're disposed of correctly.

Where can I sell old car batteries?

Some people sell old batteries on Gumtree, eBay and other sites, though batteries sold in this way should be collected as it can be expensive and dangerous to send them by a courier service. Some councils will accept scrap car batteries at their recycling centres, but they don’t pay money for them.

Who can sell scrap car batteries?

Anyone with scrap car batteries can sell them. This includes individuals, auto repair shops, mechanics, and businesses that deal with automotive parts. Selling scrap car batteries is a way to not only dispose of unwanted items but also earn money from the valuable metals they contain. Selling scrap car batteries can be a straightforward process.

How do I find the best price for scrap car batteries / lead acid?

Use our UK Price Checker for scrap car batteries / lead acid. Find the latest rates listed, from trusted buyers nationwide. Scrappie also displays average guide prices for scrap lead acid batteries per metric tonne (MT), per kilogram (KG) and per pound (LB). Search by county to filter the best local deals.

What is a scrap car battery?

Tell them you found their details on Scrappie. Scrap car batteries are used or no longer functional batteries removed from vehicles. These batteries were once part of cars, trucks, or other automotive applications. Due to their material composition, scrap car batteries have intrinsic value and can be recycled for their metals.