IT Recycling on lithium-ion batteries: from risk to resource
At IT Recycling, we do not consider lithium-ion batteries as waste, but as energy-bearing components with both risks and valuable resources. Therefore, we provide fully certified collection, storage and processing of these batteries, with an emphasis on safety and sustainability.
Safety first: from transport to storage
A lithium-ion battery contains a powerful chemical system. Improper storage or transportation can lead to overheating or even fire. This is why IT Recycling maintains the strictest safety standards:
- ADR certified transport (UN 3480 / UN 3481 – class 9)
- Packaging according to P908 and P911
- Storage in fire-compartmented units with extinguishing and detection systems
- Treatment of damaged or swollen cells under controlled conditions
Our specialized employees are trained to recognize risks and act according to established emergency procedures. This is how we ensure a safe chain, from collection to processing.
PGS 37 certification for lithium-ion batteries
Storing lithium-ion batteries requires strict environmental and safety requirements. In the Netherlands, this is covered by the PGS 37 (“Publicatiereeks Gevaarlijke Stoffen”) directive, which prescribes how locations must be set up to prevent fire and environmental risks. A PGS 37-certified site complies with, among other things:
- Separate compartmentalization and fire-resistant partitions
- Impermeable floors and leak detection
- Ventilation and temperature control
- Fire and explosion protection, including extinguishing facilities
- Registration and emergency procedures according to environmental legislation and the Environment Act
The PGS 37 certification is not without obligation: the facility and working methods are tested by government and environmental services. IT Recycling has a fully PGS 37-certified site in Veghel, with which we demonstrably comply with all strict requirements. This sets us apart within the Dutch recycling market.
From risk to resource
After safe collection, the batteries are processed in cooperation with WEEELABEX-certified partners. Valuable metals such as cobalt, nickel, copper and lithium are recovered for reuse in new products. This circular approach fits perfectly with our mission to link sustainability with responsibility, not only for data, but also for raw materials and the environment.
Compliance and traceability
Companies working with lithium-ion batteries are increasingly facing stricter regulations. IT Recycling takes this worry completely out of your hands and offers:
- BVA forms and batch registrations.
- Certificates of processing
- Full traceability within the chain
- Demonstrated compliance with WEEELABEX, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001 and PGS 37
Our customers, from battery producers to installation companies, can thus always demonstrate that their return flow has been disposed of according to the law and highest safety standards.
A durable and safe choice
With a fully PGS 37-certified site and its own ADR vehicles, IT Recycling offers a unique total concept in the Netherlands. Our goal is clear: to give every lithium ion battery a responsible second destination, without risk to people or the environment.
“We ensure that our customers are not only compliant with legislation, but also that their partners and insurers know that returnable batteries have been handled safely and responsibly.”
Contact and more information
Want to know what IT Recycling can do for your organization? Contact us at info@it-recycling.nl or call 0413 48 01 60. Learn more about our services at www.it-recycling.nl.