Batteries

Battery recycling in Melbourne, done right

A flat battery is not rubbish. It is recoverable lead and acid that has to be handled under EPA Victoria rules. Brothers buys lead-acid and car batteries in Melbourne at daily-market rates and recycles them correctly. Drop them at the yard or book a free pickup.

Batteries we buy

Car and truck batteries.

Standard lead-acid starter batteries.

Deep-cycle and marine batteries.

Solar, caravan and boat lead-acid.

Industrial lead-acid.

Forklift cells and backup banks.

How battery pricing works

Lead-acid batteries are priced by weight against the daily lead market. A bigger, heavier battery pays more because there is more recoverable lead. We weigh on calibrated scales and quote before the weigh, same as every other metal.

Safe handling and EPA compliance

Batteries hold acid and lead, so they are tracked. Brothers handles every battery under EPA Victoria Waste Tracker requirements and sends them to a licensed downstream processor. Keep terminals apart and do not break the casing. Bring them upright if you can.

What we do not take here

Lithium-ion and household alkaline batteries are a different recycling stream and are not bought as scrap here. This page is lead-acid only. If you are unsure what you have, call us first.

Common sources of scrap Batteries

Today's battery price

Battery rates move with the daily lead market. The rate is set that day and posted on the yard wall, and quoted before we weigh. Call +61 420 332 222 for today’s number.

Commonly Asked Questions

Do you pay for old car batteries?

Yes. Car and truck lead-acid batteries are bought by weight at the daily lead-linked rate.

Do you take lithium or household batteries?

No. This stream is lead-acid only. Lithium-ion and alkaline go to a different recycler. Call us if unsure.

Are batteries recycled under EPA rules?

Yes. Every battery is handled under EPA Victoria waste tracking and sent to a licensed processor.

How are batteries priced?

By weight against the daily lead market. Heavier batteries pay more. Call us for today’s number.

Can you pick up a large quantity of batteries?

Yes. Book a free Melbourne-wide pickup for workshop or fleet quantities.

Get paid for your batteries scrap today

Bring your batteries to Brothers Scrap Recycling or book a free Melbourne pickup for larger loads.