Did you know that old batteries can be repurposed? Discover the battery recycling process and why it is crucial for sustainability and a cleaner planet.
Every Alaska Battery has a lifecycle, but its journey doesn’t end when it stops holding a charge. Recycling breathes new life into old components, turning yesterday’s power into tomorrow’s innovation. Here’s how it works—and why it matters.
The process starts at certified drop-off points, like Alaska’s nationwide dealer network.
Once collected, batteries are sorted by type. Lead-acid batteries, common in cars and UPS systems, are crushed into nickel-sized pieces. The lead plates are melted, purified, and molded into new grids. The plastic casings become pellets for new battery cases, and even the sulfuric acid is filtered into water or converted into sodium sulfate for laundry detergents. Recycling one car battery saves enough energy to power a home for three hours.
Why does this matter?
Tossing batteries into landfills poisons ecosystems. Lead can seep into groundwater, causing developmental issues in children, while lithium-ion fires release toxic fumes. Recycling prevents this, but only 60% of lead-acid batteries globally are recycled. At Alaska, we’re raising the bar; 90% of our batteries are recyclable, and our factory uses recycled lead in every new unit.
As consumers, you are the first link in this chain.
Return used batteries to Alaska dealers or partner centers. We even offer discounts on new purchases for recycled units. Together, we are closing the loop, ensuring the energy that powers your car or home today doesn’t cost the earth tomorrow. Because sustainability is not a buzzword; it is the future we are building, one battery at a time.