Absolutely! Lead posseses the highest recycling rate of all materials which are used today. Surprisingly this type of metal is produced through recycling vs mining.
Second-hand lead is a sought after business, part of our job is to collect your scrap lead and process it the correct ways and then for both us and you, knowing the materials are able to be reused and we’re helping the planet, it is satisfying knowing we’ve done something good.
What about batteries?
Batteries use a a lot of lead, all of which can be recycled! This part of lead recycling is highly regulated by the government and local councils whereby batteries have to be strictly separated from household waste and landfill sites. Batteries when left alone or burnt out with other rubbish, in most cases can leak chemicals such as cadmium and mercury – all harmful to the local environment.
As a nation, we’re all slowly coming to realise the importance of recycling and batteries are no exception, without proper processes it can harm people, wildlife and the environment we know and love.
Try and remember that over 80% of batteries on the market are produced through the recyling process of old ones.
Where can i sell and recycle my lead?
We offer a collection service of all your scrap metal, not just lead. Get in touch and let’s make this world a better place, together.
We also run a waste management service which is great for household rubbish, construction waste, garden waste and so on. Feel free to visit our other site www.wastemanagementlondon.co.uk and get a free quote.