Why Secure Battery & UPS Disposal is Critical
Batteries and UPS units are essential power sources, but their end-of-life management presents unique challenges. Improper disposal can lead to severe risks for your business and the environment:
Surplex UK Limited offers a fully compliant and secure disposal service for all battery types and UPS units, mitigating these risks and ensuring responsible management.
Why Choose Surplex?
When undertaking a project of this scale, partnering with a proven expert who prioritizes security and compliance is crucial. Surplex UK Limited is your trusted partner because we offer:
Our Process & What’s Included
At Surplex UK Limited, we provide a transparent and meticulously managed process for WEEE recycling, ensuring all materials are handled responsibly and compliantly. Our comprehensive service covers all aspects of sustainable electronic waste management.
Our Compliant WEEE Recycling Process:
- 1Assessment & Consultation: We identify the types and quantities of batteries/UPS units requiring disposal and discuss any specific handling requirements.
- 2Secure Collection & Packaging: Our trained teams collect your batteries/UPS units, ensuring proper containment and packaging in accordance with hazardous waste regulations.
- 3Licensed Transport: Materials are transported using licensed, specialist vehicles to approved hazardous waste treatment facilities. Our Waste Carriers License ensures legal and safe movement.
- 4Specialised Treatment & Recycling: Batteries and UPS units undergo specialized processes at certified facilities to neutralize hazardous components and recover valuable materials for reuse.
- 5Compliance Reporting: You receive comprehensive documentation, including waste transfer notes and certificates of recycling/disposal, providing an auditable trail.
What’s Included in Your Service:
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If you’re a small, medium or large Enterprise wishing to recycle or dispose of IT assets, perhaps you are decommissioning a data centre, or need to destroy sensitive data or recycling electronics we, Surplex UK Limited, can provide the correct solution to meet your organisation’s legal and moral obligations.
Frequently asked questions
Have questions about safely disposing of hazardous batteries and UPS units? We’ve compiled answers to common inquiries to help you understand our specialist, compliant, and environmentally responsible disposal process. If your specific question isn’t here, please don’t hesitate to contact us directly for a personalised consultation.
Many batteries, especially larger industrial ones and those found in UPS units, are classified as hazardous waste and require specialist handling and compliant disposal due to their chemical content.
We hold a range of certifications includingISO 14001, ICO registration, Environment Agency registration and Waste Carriers License. These demonstrate our commitment to data security, environmental compliance, and quality management.