EV Battery Resources for Recyclers / Dismantlers

SP’s Responsible Battery Work Group provides a forum for automakers and suppliers to work together to advance responsible management of advanced vehicle batteries.

The following is a collection of various publicly available resources that may be helpful to recyclers, repurposers and other stakeholders seeking additional information regarding proper handling and disposal of end of life electric vehicle (EV) batteries.

EV Battery Disabling / Removal Resources

Key information related to an EV battery, including proper handling practices for emergency responders and dismantlers, is generally provided by OEMs for their electric vehicles. The links below will direct you to online resources provided directly by SP OEM members, and other third party organizations, relating to proper handling and disposal information for their EV batteries.

EV Emergency Response Guides

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) actively maintains a collection of Emergency Response Guides from 35+ alternative fuel vehicle manufacturers, which include important information on disabling high voltage batteries and components. The guides for each manufacturer are free to download at: https://www.nfpa.org/training-and-events/by-topic/alternative-fuel-vehicle-safety-training/emergency-response-guides

EV Battery Extraction / Disassembly Manuals

Follow the links below to find information provided by each OEM to assist dismantlers in proper removal and handling of an EV battery.

OEM Vehicle Owner Manual Lookup

Follow the links below to locate the owners manual for a specific make and model of EV.

EV Battery Recyclers in North America

SP is aware of the following companies in our membership that currently have the capacity to accept large format EV batteries for processing and recycling in North America. Please note that SP does not recommend or endorse any particular recyclers, and that this information is provided for educational purposes only. Please contact the companies listed directly for additional information.

Battery Solutions
4930 Holtz Dr, Wixom, MI 48393
Contact: Dawn New-Echlin, dawn@batterysolutions.com / 313-510-1998

Global Battery Solutions LLC
581 Ottawa Ave., Suite 100, Holland, MI 494923
Contact: Kris Hunter, khunter@globalbatterysolutions.com / 616-392-6911

Kinbursky Brothers Inc.
125 E Commercial St. A, Anaheim, CA 92801
Contact: Todd Coy, tcoy@kinsbursky.com / 949-310-0807

Li-Cycle (Lithium-Ion Only)
2351 Royal Windsor Drive, Unit 10, Mississauga, Ontario L5J 4S7, Canada
Contact: customerservice@li-cycle.com / 416-583-3509

Retriev
125 E Commercial St. A, Anaheim, CA 92801
Contact: Todd Coy, tcoy@kinsbursky.com / 949-310-0807

TerraCycle Regulated Waste
2200 Ogden Avenue, Suite 100, Lisle, IL 60532
Contact: Joe Day, joe.day@terracycle.com / 1-800-909-9709 x1032

EV Battery Transportation Resources

Overview of Battery Transport Regulations. PRBA (the Rechargeable Battery Association) offers a short guidance document on applicable U.S. Hazardous Materials Regulations and International Dangerous Goods Regulations for lithium batteries.
US DOT Hazardous Materials Regulations. PHMSA’s Office of Hazardous Materials Safety develops regulations and standards for the classifying, handling and packaging of shipments of hazardous materials within the United States. PHMSA’s website includes descriptions of important regulatory programs and links.
How to Comply with Federal Hazardous Materials Regulations. This Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration document provides only a general overview of the requirements for transporting hazardous materials by highway. For more specific requirements, carriers and shippers should consult the most current edition of 49 CFR Parts 100-185. Motor carriers should also consult the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
Transport Canada – Transportation of Dangerous Goods. Learn about Canada’s requirements for safe transportation of dangerous goods.

Additional Resources

The following are other potentially helpful resources maintained by various 3rd party organizations related to proper handling and disposal of EV batteries.

ARA University. ARA University offers online training and guidance documents for automotive recyclers, providing video-based courses specific to an employee’s work to supplement your hands-on training.
ELVS Transportation and Recycling Guidance. Provides a general explanation of certain laws related to recycling and transportation of high-voltage batteries.
Electrical Safety Practices Developed for Automotive Lithium Ion Battery Dismantlement. ORNL is developing electrical safety practices for handling and disassembling automotive lithium ion batteries in a research environment.
Lithium Battery Safety Training. BCI has created a lithium battery training toolkit designed to be incorporated into companies’ onboarding programs and learning management systems (LMS). The toolkit includes a video, poster and flyer, each developed to aid lead battery sorters and handlers in identifying lithium batteries.
NFPA Emergency Field Guide. This free guide covers the vital aspects of electric, hybrid, fuel cell, and gaseous fuel hazard awareness and procedures — including information from related NFPA codes, OEMs and new consistent Moditech Rescue Solutions® vehicle diagrams.

Other Potential Sources of Information

Disclaimer: The resources listed on this page are provided for educational purposes only. SP cannot endorse, guarantee or recommend any information, products or services provided by any 3rd party organization listed above, and SP and its member companies make no warranty, expressed or implied, and assume no liability for the resources listed here.