June 26, 2025
As electric vehicles and battery-powered equipment become more prevalent across industries, managing used and end-of-life batteries has become a growing responsibility for businesses. Whether you're an auto dealership, OEM, fleet operator, or industrial manufacturer, improper battery handling can lead to safety hazards, regulatory violations, and reputational risk.
At Vesco Clean Energy, we specialize in helping organizations build safe, compliant, and scalable battery recycling programs. Here's what your business needs to know to get started.
Not all batteries are created equal. From lead-acid and lithium-ion to nickel-metal hydride, each chemistry has unique handling, storage, and recycling requirements. The first step in building a responsible recycling program is understanding the types of batteries your business uses or collects and assessing the associated risk levels—fire, chemical leakage, and transportation classification all play a role.
Partnering with a knowledgeable recycling provider, such as Vesco, ensures that these battery chemistries are properly identified, sorted, and managed through the appropriate channels.
Improper storage is one of the most common—and costly—mistakes businesses make. Batteries should be stored in a temperature-controlled environment, away from flammable materials, in packaging that prevents terminal contact and short-circuiting.
At Vesco, our facilities in West and Mid-Michigan offer secure, temperature-controlled storage for both new and end-of-life batteries. We also provide guidance on packaging standards and labeling practices to keep your internal storage areas safe and audit-ready.
Transporting batteries, especially those considered hazardous under DOT and EPA guidelines, requires careful planning. Businesses must comply with federal regulations concerning packaging, documentation, vehicle labeling, and handling. Failure to do so can result in heavy fines or even criminal penalties.
Vesco has years of experience safely transporting batteries of all chemistries across North America. Whether you're moving a single unit or running a multi-site takeback program, we can provide turnkey logistics support, from packaging materials to certified transport partners.
Battery disposal is governed by a patchwork of local, state, and federal regulations that are constantly evolving. Building a compliant program means staying ahead of these changes, including recordkeeping requirements, manifest tracking, and hazardous waste classification updates.
Vesco Clean Energy works proactively with businesses to ensure compliance. We help you build auditable recycling workflows and provide documentation you can rely on during inspections or sustainability reporting.
A successful battery recycling program doesn't just protect your bottom line—it reflects your company's commitment to sustainability, safety, and responsible resource management. With our deep expertise in battery collection, storage, and logistics, Vesco Clean Energy provides everything your business needs to build and scale a best-in-class program.
Whether you're just starting to collect used batteries or looking to optimize an existing program, we're here to help you every step of the way.
Contact us today to learn more about our battery recycling services!