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Battery Handling in Electronics Recycling: Safety and Compliance
Batteries are one of the most hazardous components in electronics recycling. This guide covers the safety protocols and regulations that every processor must follow.
The Battery Challenge
As portable electronics have proliferated, so has the volume of batteries entering the recycling stream. Lithium-ion batteries present significant safety challenges including fire risk, chemical hazards, and strict DOT shipping restrictions.
SSTEK follows strict battery handling protocols at our Dearborn, Michigan facility. All batteries are removed during the triage process, sorted by chemistry, and shipped to certified battery recyclers through DOT-compliant channels. Learn more about our process.
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