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At Battery of New Zealand, we believe in contributing to a sustainable future. Our goal is to not only provide you with high-quality batteries but also to help reduce the environmental impact of used automotive batteries. Here’s why recycling your car battery is essential and how we can help:

Why Recycling Your Car Battery Matters

1. Prevents Harmful Chemicals from Entering the Environment
   When discarded improperly, old car batteries can end up in landfills, where they corrode and leak toxic chemicals like lead and acid into the soil. This can significantly harm the environment, affecting our water and food supply.

2. Protects Public Health
   Not recycling car batteries allows dangerous chemicals to enter our ecosystems. Lead is particularly harmful to human health, causing kidney and brain damage, anaemia, and more. Proper recycling helps prevent these hazardous substances from contaminating our air, water, and food.

3. Conserves Valuable Resources
   Car batteries contain non-renewable materials such as nickel, lead, and copper. These materials are expensive to mine and process, so recycling helps conserve these finite resources, reducing the need for further mining and preserving them for future use.

4. Reduces Manufacturing Costs
   The raw materials in car batteries, such as lead and other metals, can be recycled and reused repeatedly. By closing the loop through recycling, manufacturers save on raw material costs, reducing the overall cost of new batteries for consumers.

Where to Recycle Your Car Battery with Battery NZ

Battery NZ makes recycling old car batteries easy and convenient. You can safely dispose of your old battery by bringing it to one of our collection points. We ensure your battery is responsibly recycled, protecting both the environment and your wallet.

Why Choose Battery NZ for Your Battery Needs?

• We offer the latest in battery technology, including the Pb-Ca alloy formulation, which reduces water loss and allows for low self-discharge, ensuring your battery lasts longer and performs better.

• Our advanced lead-calcium alloys and strong polypropylene containers ensure your battery can handle extreme temperatures, whether hot or cold.

• We use super-thin glass fiber separators (or PE envelopes) that reduce the risk of short circuits and minimize electrical resistance, leading to a more reliable performance.

Battery NZ’s Commitment to the Environment

• We are committed to responsible recycling and reducing waste in landfills.

• By choosing Battery NZ, you not only get a high-quality battery but also contribute to a greener planet by ensuring proper disposal and recycling of your old car battery.

Battery NZ’s Services & Benefits

• High-performance batteries for all types of vehicles: cars, buses, trucks, motorcycles, agricultural machinery, boats, and RVs.

• We offer recycling rebates for customers who recycle their old batteries with us.

• Trust us to power your vehicle with confidence while doing your part to protect the planet.