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Industrial batteries

Logistics, telecommunications, energy, aeronautics... Industrial batteries are essential in many sectors. Optimizing their recycling is a key issue: they contain strategic materials to be recycled and substances that can have an impact on the environment. Batribox helps manufacturers to responsibly manage the end-of-life of these specific batteries.

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How do you recycle your industrial batteries?

Batribox offers a take-back service for industrial batteries on request, guaranteeing secure collection. Three criteria to be met:

  • Technologies concerned: Nickel-Cadmium (NiCd), Lithium-ion (Li-ion), Zinc-Air, Lead, Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH).
  • Flat-rate amount below 350 kg. If this criterion is not met, Batribox will charge a minimum fee for processing and logistics.

Batribox takes back LFP batteries on a case-by-case basis. Batteries from light means of transport (small mobility) are excluded from this service. They are handled by the voluntary e-mobility channel.

What are industrial batteries?

At present, industrial batteries are any cells or accumulators used exclusively for industrial or professional purposes, or in any type of electric vehicle.

These batteries can be used in a wide variety of applications:

  • Industrial equipment (PLCs, back-up systems, energy storage)
  • Material handling equipment (forklift trucks, electric pallet trucks)
  • Energy storage systems (stationary batteries, inverters)
  • Telecommunications and networks

The diversity of their formats and compositions means that they need to be handled with care, both in terms of collection and processing.

At Batribox, we consider as industrial all batteries weighing over 5 kg and used exclusively for industrial purposes, with the exception of small mobility batteries, for which we have created a dedicated voluntary channel.


From August 2025, new European regulations will split the current "Industrial PA" category into 3 typologies:


  • Industrial batteries and accumulators over 5 kg
  • Light means of transport (LTM) batteries
  • Electric vehicle (EV) batteries over 25 kg.


In addition to the portable and light means of transport sectors, Batribox is now positioning itself, through its "industrial" service, in the categories of batteries not covered by government approval: industrial, SLI and electric vehicles.

Are you concerned and would like to receive a quotation now?

Batribox relies on a network of reliable, recognized recycling partners throughout France. Batribox aims to offer specific second-life solutions for industrial batteries.

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    Request to be reimbursed

    Fill in our online form. We'll send you a pre-qualification file to complete with your battery specifications.
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    Evaluation and quotation

    We analyze your requirements and propose a suitable solution for their collection and recycling.
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    Optimized collection

    We arrange collection via our approved service providers, with pick-up within 14 working days of validation.
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    Recycling and recovery

    Batteries are processed in specialized centers to recover and reuse the materials.
The battery circular economy

A strong commitment to a circular economy

Batribox does more than just collect and recycle batteries. We are part of a global approach to reducing the environmental impact of industrial batteries, in particular by promoting :

  • Eco-design: supporting manufacturers towards more sustainable solutions.
  • Reuse and second life: identification of reusable batteries and partnerships with specialized players.
  • Awareness-raising and support: advice, articles and training to help companies better manage the end-of-life of their batteries.

Thanks to our expertise and our network of partners, we are positioning ourselves as the benchmark eco-organization for this category of batteries, anticipating today the challenges of tomorrow.
Find out more about our eco-design approach

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