Modes and Recycling Techniques

COLLECTION MODES AND RECYCLING TECHNIQUES Collection Modes 

The systems used to collect and store spent accumulators are not the same in the various countries. The lack of uniformity has to be ascribed mainly to the nature and small dimensions of the operators. However, as an example the Italian situation is described below. 

Primary holders storing spent batteries are obliged to hand them free of charge to authorised companies. The primary holders are fined if batteries are left in a public space. Secondary holders (such as scrap-metal operators and car electricians) assure their storing in safe conditions, i.e. the batteries will not be broken and acid and/or Pb compounds not spilled. 

Authorised transportation companies take back the used batteries from secondary holders. These companies should have available a truck fleet to be able to reach 

Any acid spilled during the loading/unloading operations is collected in special containers and sent to the recycling plants. 

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