{"id":97136,"date":"2023-12-02T01:41:15","date_gmt":"2023-12-02T09:41:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogv2prod.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/?p=97136"},"modified":"2024-03-21T00:24:57","modified_gmt":"2024-03-21T07:24:57","slug":"electric-car-battery-disposal-the-right-way-to-do-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/electric-car-battery-disposal-the-right-way-to-do-it\/","title":{"rendered":"Electric Car Battery Disposal: The Right Way to Do It"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 4<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><style>.kadence-column_55f273-49 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_55f273-49 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_55f273-49 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_55f273-49 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_55f273-49 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_55f273-49 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_55f273-49 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_55f273-49{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_55f273-49 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_55f273-49 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column inner-column-1 kadence-column_55f273-49 qk-look-widget\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-row ultp-block-12e696  qk-main-wrap\"><div class=\"ultp-row-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-row-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-column ultp-block-7e76e2\"><div class=\"ultp-column-wrapper\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_133994-2d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_133994-2d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_133994-2d\"]{text-align:center;font-size:20px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_133994-2d mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_133994-2d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_133994-2d\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-family:Inter;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_133994-2d img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_133994-2d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_133994-2d\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"kt-adv-heading_133994-2d summary-title wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_133994-2d\"><span>Summary<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Don&rsquo;t discard used electric car batteries in the trash or landfills. Instead, it&rsquo;s best to give them to an auto recycler for proper disposal.<\/li><li>Experts can extract any remaining precious materials from old batteries, like cobalt, lithium, nickel, and manganese.<\/li><li>Recycling car batteries keeps them out of landfills, is good for the environment, and helps cut costs in battery production.<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>After an electric <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/hybrid-drive-battery\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"car battery\">car battery<\/a> runs out of juice for the final time, you must get a replacement. But what should you do with the old one?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&rsquo;s not like you can throw something as big and heavy as an electric car battery in the trash, and dropping it off in a landfill is bad for the environment. Fortunately, there are ways to dispose of used electric car batteries without causing pollution &mdash; though it might cost you a bit of money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Dispose of Electric Car Batteries Properly<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to conduct electric car battery disposal without polluting the environment, bring your used electric battery to an auto recycler or any other place that accepts them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You&rsquo;ll have to pay a small fee known as a core charge, which costs approximately $10-25 depending on the battery type. Despite the costs, it&rsquo;s significantly better for the environment and you can guarantee that the battery will be disposed of safely. On the bright side, core charges can also help you get a replacement car battery without having to pay the full price. Think of these core charges as incentives to recycle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&rsquo;re having a hard time finding one in your area, consult your local council or do some research online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Depending on where you&rsquo;re taking it, you&rsquo;ll need to drain the battery first or charge it to full before dropping it off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>You&rsquo;ll have to pay a small fee known as a core charge, which costs approximately $10-25 depending on the battery type. Despite the costs, it&rsquo;s significantly better for the environment and you can guarantee that the battery will be disposed of safely.<\/p><cite><em>&ndash;<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/author\/anthonyharlin\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Anthony Harlin, ASE Certified Master Automobile Technician\">Anthony Harlin, ASE Certified Master Automobile Technician<\/a><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Can&rsquo;t You Toss Old Electric Car Batteries in a Landfill?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Old electric batteries are full of toxic components like lead and acid that can poison the ground and water. These chemicals can contaminate the surrounding terrain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Plus, throwing car batteries away instead of bringing them to an auto recycler is illegal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Recycling Electric Car Batteries: Is It Possible?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, it&rsquo;s possible to recycle an old electric car battery. Experts can dismantle it and extract its remaining precious materials for other uses. They can also repurpose some of the battery&rsquo;s parts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/recycling-electric-car-battery-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"recycling electric car battery\" class=\"wp-image-97511\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/recycling-electric-car-battery-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/recycling-electric-car-battery-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/recycling-electric-car-battery-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/recycling-electric-car-battery-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/recycling-electric-car-battery-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/recycling-electric-car-battery-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/recycling-electric-car-battery-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/recycling-electric-car-battery.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>Experts can dismantle it and extract its remaining precious materials for other uses.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Electric Car Battery Materials Can Be Extracted?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Car batteries have cobalt, lithium, nickel, and manganese. Experts extract and reuse them for various applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cobalt<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Cobalt provides<strong> high thermal stability<\/strong> to electric car batteries. One problem many metals have is how they absorb and retain heat too well, making them prone to overheating. Cobalt doesn&rsquo;t have that problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another reason why car batteries have cobalt is its <strong>high energy density<\/strong>. The higher a metal&rsquo;s energy density, the greater its ability to stockpile and transfer energy. This is an essential property for batteries because they need to store and retain electricity while being able to release it safely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lithium<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Like cobalt, lithium can be found in car batteries because of its high energy density. However, unlike most metals, it&rsquo;s lightweight and has a low density. It&rsquo;s also an excellent option as an anode material in batteries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In short, lithium helps car batteries <strong>store a lot of power without adding much weight <\/strong>to the vehicle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lithium-ion is used in car batteries because of its<strong> rechargeability<\/strong>. <a href=\"https:\/\/carparts.com\/ev\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"Electric vehicles\">Electric vehicles<\/a> are built to last, which means their batteries must be rechargeable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Nickel<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to nickel, one of its greatest strengths is its <strong>corrosion resistance<\/strong>. This makes it the perfect choice for improving the overall longevity of a car battery. When car batteries are disassembled, nickel can be extracted and reused to create other batteries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nickel is also extracted because it can <strong>increase the overall storage capacity of a battery <\/strong>thanks to its high energy density. It&rsquo;s also relatively cheap, making it a common component.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Manganese<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Manganese <strong>stabilizes and increases the energy density<\/strong> of electric car batteries. As a result, it improves the vehicle&rsquo;s overall driving range and reduces the risk of the battery overheating and combusting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"article-search-widget\">\n<div class=\"cp-search\">\n<div align=\"center\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/w_auto,dpr_auto\/carparts\/logos\/badge_wordmark\/full_color\/CP_LOGO_COLOUR_RGB\" alt=\"CarParts.com\" width=\"300\" height=\"56\">\n<\/div>\n<form id=\"cpsearchform\" name=\"cpsearchform\" action=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/search\" method=\"get\" target=\"_blank\" accept-charset=\"character_set\" aria-label=\"search CarParts.com\">\n    <input type=\"text\" class=\"keyword\" name=\"q\" placeholder=\"Search for parts on CarParts.com\" value=\"\" aria-label=\"Search CarParts.com\"><input type=\"submit\" class=\"btn-search\" value=\"Search\" aria-label=\"Search\">\n<\/form>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Manganese also has uses outside of car batteries. Because it&rsquo;s used to stabilize battery-powered machinery, it <strong>affects both a battery&rsquo;s ability to recharge as well as a battery&rsquo;s overall longevity<\/strong>. It&rsquo;s why it&rsquo;s one of the most important materials you can extract from a used car battery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Recycle Electric Car Batteries?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some of the reasons why it&rsquo;s better to recycle electric car batteries instead of discarding them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Batteries Can&rsquo;t Help Anyone in Landfills<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It&rsquo;d be a waste of perfectly good materials and parts to leave a car battery in a landfill. If it&rsquo;s recycled, experts can reuse and repurpose its parts. Depending on its state, it can even be used to create a new electric battery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Beneficial for the Environment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Chemicals and toxic materials from old car batteries can seep into the earth and the water, contaminating the environment and killing ecosystems. In short, it&rsquo;s in everyone&rsquo;s best interests to recycle car batteries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Easier and Cheaper to Make New Electric Cars<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Electric car batteries are made up of many materials, and not all of them are cheap. By recycling used materials from old car batteries, such as cobalt, lithium, nickel, or manganese, manufacturers can cut costs.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 4<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span>After an electric car battery runs out of juice for the final time, you must get a replacement. 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