When a hybrid battery reaches the end of its service life, it is handled safely and recycled responsibly. Nothing is sent to general waste.
Recycling is the final pathway, and it is only chosen when a battery is no longer suitable for continued service. Every battery we retire is assessed first, so disposal is a last step, not a default one. When that point is reached, the pack is isolated, held securely and passed to responsible recycling.
A hybrid battery is not household waste. Its chemistry and stored energy mean it has to be handled by people trained to work with it.
Even a pack that seems flat still holds a charge and must be treated as live.
Nickel-metal hydride and lithium-ion cells are classed as hazardous, not general waste.
These batteries must never go into household bins, general waste or landfill.
Damaged or swollen packs can pose a fire risk if they are mishandled or stored poorly.
Every retired battery follows the same controlled path, from the assessment that confirms end of service through to recycling and documentation.
The battery is evaluated and found unsuitable for continued service, so a service pathway is no longer appropriate.
The pack is removed and electrically isolated by trained technicians using the correct handling procedure.
Any modules or components suitable for reuse are recovered first through a controlled process.
Remaining material is held securely in a controlled area until it is collected for recycling.
Batteries are transferred to a licensed recycling partner so valuable materials are recovered and reused.
The pathway and completed action are recorded, giving you a clear record for your vehicle.
Recycling keeps valuable materials in use and out of the ground. A retired pack is a source of resources, not just waste.
If you think your battery has reached the end of its life, a few simple rules keep everyone safe until it reaches us.
End of service batteries are managed in line with Australian environmental and hazardous waste requirements, and recycling is carried out through licensed partners. Responsible disposal is part of how we work, not an afterthought.
Talk to our team about safe removal, recycling and disposal of your hybrid battery. We will handle it correctly from start to finish.
