Once our UPS engineers determine that your system’s battery needs replacing, we’ll talk you through the process. This includes diagnosing the problem, implementing any fixes required, ensuring top UPS efficiency, and disposing of the defunct or damaged battery.
Vital Power’s team of engineers specialise in all things backup generator and Uninterruptible Power. We’re experts in safe, legal and professional recycling of UPS batteries, which are considered hazardous waste.
There are rules and regulations in place when it comes to the handling and disposal of batteries and other hazardous waste items. Things like Uninterruptible Power Supply equipment and batteries are carefully regulated. That means, when they’re no longer in use you need to be cautious about what you do with them.
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment regulations in the UK
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) regulations came into force in the UK on 1 January 2014 when they passed into law. The regulation means that all electronic and electric equipment must be properly collected, treated, recycled and disposed of.
How to recycle UPS batteries
The team at Vital Power will take care of every element of recycling your UPS battery. Any equipment such as Uninterruptible Power Supply units and batteries have to be handled by an accredited and licenced waste disposal service. From there, the battery will be broken down and dealt with by electronic recycling specialists to ensure any and all usable parts are retained, restored and reused. Any components that can’t be safely recycled can then be disposed of in a way that’s safe and environmentally friendly.
Because UPS batteries can include things like lead, sulphuric acid and plastic, it’s really important to make sure they’re safely handled. At Vital Power, we’re specialists in handling UPS equipment, from installation right through to disposal and recycling. We’ll help you choose the right UPS equipment, create a site-specific installation plan, and handle any equipment safely.
