Battery recycling near me in Sunderland
1 of our facilities serve Sunderland. Nissan EV36Zero campus with AESC cell plant. Below: where each site is, what it accepts, when it is open and how to book.
Serving facilities
1
Take whole packs
0
Combined capacity
16,000 TPA
Collection window
5 days
Working days
Facilities serving Sunderland
Cell Grading & Diagnostics
Birmingham — West Midlands Grading Works
Unit 12, Tyseley Industrial Estate, Birmingham B11 2BY
Birmingham and the West Midlands are the traditional heart of UK vehicle manufacturing, with engineering centres, suppliers and battery development programmes across the region. The grading works opened on the Tyseley Industrial Estate in 2021 to give the UK its own module-level grading site, keeping British material in the country for testing.
What each facility accepts
| Facility | Type | Accepts |
|---|---|---|
| Birmingham, England | Cell Grading & Diagnostics | Packs and modules routed for testing |
Waste Batteries and Accumulators Regulations 2009
Road transport follows ADR through the Carriage of Dangerous Goods Regulations, and exports need waste shipment approval.
From your site to a certificate
- 1
Pick the right site
Use the table below: only campuses and logistics yards take whole packs from customers.
- 2
Book a slot
Request a pickup or drop-off slot so the site can prepare packaging, a manifest and dock space.
- 3
Prepare the pack
Discharge below 30% where possible, tape terminals and declare any damage.
- 4
Hand over and get paid
The pack is weighed and logged; grading sets the value and a certificate follows.
Recycling near Sunderland: common questions
Where is the nearest battery recycling facility to Sunderland?
Birmingham — West Midlands Grading Works at Unit 12, Tyseley Industrial Estate, Birmingham B11 2BY is the primary site serving Sunderland.
Can I drop off an EV battery myself in Sunderland?
The facilities serving this area do not take walk-in drop-offs. Book a collection and our Class 9 transport picks the pack up from your site.
What should I bring or prepare?
Pack serial numbers, chemistry if known, approximate state of charge (below 30% for transport) and a note of any damage, swelling or thermal events. Tape exposed terminals.
Is there a charge for recycling in Sunderland?
Most EV packs have positive value after grading. Damaged or very small consignments may carry a handling or transport charge, which is quoted before collection.
Damaged or defective packs are handled under a separate quarantine protocol — flag them in the form and the team calls you back the same day.
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Packs to move near Sunderland?
Book a collection and we bring UN-approved packaging, paperwork and a certified crew.