Sell Lead Scrap & Batteries

Selling your scrap lead and used automotive batteries to us means you receive fair market value for your non-ferrous metal waste — Sell Lead Scrap & Batteries! Our yard specialises in buying lead-acid batteries, industrial lead offcuts, and backup power units directly from the public and commercial sectors.

• Average Payouts: Scrap lead-acid batteries currently fetch between R8.50 and R12.00 per kilogram depending on LME rates.
• Materials Accepted: Car and truck batteries, deep cycle solar batteries, clean lead piping, and forklift battery banks.
• Legal Compliance: All battery recycling strictly follows environmental hazardous waste regulations.
• Local Service Areas: Fast commercial collections, and the greater industrial nodes.
• Payment Methods: Same-day EFT processed immediately after we accurately weigh your load (no cash, per the Second-Hand Goods Act).

How Much Are Scrap Batteries Worth?

Scrap lead and used car batteries are priced per kilogram based on their recoverable metal content, and our current battery and lead prices track the daily LME rates. Because standard automotive batteries consist primarily of lead plates and hazardous sulfuric acid, the per-kilogram rate accounts for the safe extraction and neutralization process.

Clean lead scrap, such as roofing flashings or industrial counterweights, commands a significantly higher price because it requires minimal processing before being melted down at the refinery.

Types of Battery Scrap We Process

The metal recycling process for energy storage units is highly specialized. Our yard is equipped to handle volatile and hazardous materials safely.

Local logistics companies and manufacturing plants regularly generate large volumes of automotive scrap. By grading these materials accurately, we ensure industrial clients maximize their secondary metal returns.

Lead-Acid Vehicle Batteries

This is the most common type of recycled battery. We buy everything from small motorcycle batteries to heavy-duty earthmoving equipment batteries, and you can also scrap your car with us if the whole vehicle is beyond repair. Do not drain the acid yourself; we prefer to receive intact units to prevent local soil contamination.

Industrial Lead Scrap & Offcuts

Engineering workshops frequently generate pure lead waste. This includes wheel weights, radiation shielding from medical facilities, lead-sheathed copper cables, and plumbing offcuts. Because this material is highly dense, even small loads can yield substantial payouts.

Solar & Backup Power Systems

With frequent load-shedding, many households and businesses are upgrading their solar systems and looking to sell lithium-ion and gel batteries from the old setup. We purchase depleted gel batteries, AGM (Absorbent Glass Mat) deep-cycle batteries, and older Nickel-cadmium (NiCd) server backup banks.

Commercial Collection Services on the

Transporting heavy lead materials requires proper vehicles and loading equipment. If you operate a logistics fleet, demolition company, or panel beater shop, arranging a site collection is the most efficient way to dispose of your scrap.

We operate dedicated flatbed trucks fitted with lifting equipment, which helps when businesses sell forklift and traction batteries that are far too heavy to move by hand. We easily schedule collections for businesses operating within a 25-kilometre radius of, covering areas like,.

Environmental Compliance and Safety

currently recycles a high percentage of its lead-acid batteries, but improper dumping still poses a massive environmental threat. Lead is a toxic heavy metal that can permanently contaminate groundwater.

By selling your scrap metal to us here, you guarantee that the plastic casings are chipped and recycled, the acid is chemically neutralized into water, and the lead grids are smelted down to manufacture brand new batteries.

Frequently asked questions

Should I drain the battery acid before bringing it to the scrap yard?

No. You should never attempt to drain battery acid yourself. It is highly corrosive and illegal to dispose of in municipal drains. We buy batteries whole and utilize specialized industrial processes to drain and neutralize the acid safely.

Do you collect small quantities of batteries?

While public drop-offs are welcome at our weighbridge for single car batteries, our commercial collection service typically requires a minimum weight threshold. If you have several pallets of truck or solar batteries, we will dispatch a collection vehicle to your premises.

What do I need to sell lead scrap legally?

To comply with the Second-Hand Goods Act, anyone selling scrap metal must present a valid ID document or passport, along with a recent proof of address. This system prevents the trade of stolen industrial materials.

Can I sell old solar inverter batteries?

Yes. Old solar batteries, including heavy gel and AGM deep-cycle units, contain high amounts of lead and are readily accepted at our yard. We also accept lithium-ion solar batteries, but they are priced differently due to their distinct chemical composition.