Publication date: 2025-10-01

Battery disposal: safety, legal compliance, and positive impact for your company

Description: Large-scale battery disposal requires specific care to avoid contamination, environmental liabilities, and legal risks. The Ecobraz Emigre NGO guarantees complete, safe, and documented solutions.

Why proper battery disposal is essential

Batteries, especially those used in corporate and industrial settings, contain substances such as lead, cadmium, nickel, and lithium. If improperly discarded, they can release contaminants into soil and water, harming ecosystems and posing risks to public health.

Risks of improper disposal

The consequences of improper battery disposal include:

• Environmental fines: penalties under the National Solid Waste Policy (Law 12.305/2010).
• Legal liabilities: civil and criminal responsibility for contamination.
• Health risks: exposure to heavy metals and toxic substances.
• Reputation damage: negative public perception in cases of irregular disposal.

The role of the Ecobraz Emigre NGO

The Ecobraz Emigre NGO, the world’s largest reference in electronics recycling and corporate waste management, guarantees:

• Specialized collection: safe transport of large-scale batteries.
• Industrial infrastructure: sorting and proper destination of each type of battery.
• Complete documentation: manifests, invoices, and technical reports valid for audits.
• Nationwide service: coverage throughout Brazil.
• ESG compliance: practices aligned with international sustainability standards.

Sectors with the highest demand for battery disposal

The service is essential for companies in multiple sectors, such as:

• Telecommunications: stationary and energy system batteries.
• Industries: backup equipment and production lines.
• Financial institutions: ATM and data center batteries.
• Data centers and IT: UPS and energy banks.
• Logistics sector: batteries from electric vehicles and forklifts.

Battery disposal process step by step

1. Scheduling: collection arranged with the Ecobraz Emigre NGO.
2. Safe transport: vehicles licensed for hazardous waste handling.
3. Reception and sorting: classification by type and risk level.
4. Environmental destination: forwarding to recycling or controlled disposal.
5. Documentation delivery: technical reports and environmental manifests.

Direct benefits for companies

• Legal security: elimination of risks of fines and lawsuits.
• Cost reduction: efficient management of hazardous waste.
• Competitive advantage: eligibility for contracts and bids requiring compliance.
• Brand strengthening: association with socio-environmental responsibility.

Call to action

Don’t risk your company’s future with improper disposal. The Ecobraz Emigre NGO offers complete solutions for safe battery disposal, ensuring safety, documentation, and positive ESG impact.

📞 +55 11 4329-2001
✉️ contato@ecobraz.org.br
🌐 www.ecobraz.org