Improperly disposed of batteries are a risk to health and the environment. Due to their composition, which contains heavy and toxic metals such as cadmium, recycling is essential, as it prevents these substances from passing into the environment and allows the recovery of almost 100% of the materials.
Collection
1 705 tons
Collected batteries
This means that each Portuguese delivered in Ponto Electrão
166
g/per capita
Batteries are divided into two types, portable batteries and industrial batteries, and within these into different chemical systems:
Collection
Evolution of collection over the years
Treatment and Recycling
After collection, the batteries are sent to specialized centers and treated according to their type. At these centers, all the procedures are in place to ensure that the toxic components are removed correctly and safely.
75%
Recycling Rate
Treatment and Recycling
Recycling Rates
By typolygy of batteries
Typology
1
Lead-acid batteries
78%
Typology
2
Lithium-based batteries
75%
Typology
3
Other batteries
92%
Treatment and Recycling
Recycled Materials
After the removal of the hazardous components, the batteries undergo a sequence of operations that allow the materials to be recovered and recycled.
Steel
Zinc
Lead
Nickel
Cadmium
Lithium