Battery Recycling Plant Setup

Introduction

Battery consumption has surged worldwide with the exponential growth in mobile devices, electric vehicles, and renewable energy storage systems. The growing usage of lithium-ion and lead-acid battery in India has led to a massive increase in battery waste. As the batteries contains heavy metals and chemicals it needs to be treated or else used batteries may pose significant threats to human health and the environment.

Recycling of Battery has become a crucial part of India’s environmental and economic landscape. Through Proper recycling it is possible to recover valuable materials like lead, lithium, cobalt, and nickel and it also helps to stop the harm to the environment. As per the Battery Waste Management Rules, 2022, introducing Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) obligations for manufacturers, importers, and recyclers the Government of India has implemented stringent rules.

Battery plant for the purpose of recycling is a business that helps to clean the environment; by setting up a recycling plant one can gain profit as well as heal the environment from the pollution. At certilize we provide entire service that includes setting up a recycling unit, applying for required license, technology planning or epr compliance etc.

Mandatory Licenses and Certifications

To start and function a battery recycling plant in India lawfully you need the license and permissions that are listed below: –

• Documents related to company in case proprietorship pan/adhar
• From State Pollution Control Board (SPCB) Consent to Establish (CTE) and Consent to Operate (CTO)
• From CPCB (Central Pollution Control Board) Authorization under Battery Waste Management Rules, 2022
• Authoriztion for Hazardous Waste Authorization if you are handling lead, lithium etc.
• Factory License
• Fire and Safety NOC
• Occupational Health & Safety Compliance
• GST Registration
• Import/Export License (IEC)
• EPR Registration for Recyclers ith CPCB to participate in EPR credit system

We at CERTILIZE handle everything from start to scratch whether it is related to documentation, application or renewal applications.

Name and Estimated Cost related to Machinery & Equipment –

The type of machinery depends on the battery type (lead-acid vs lithium-ion). Below is a sample setup for each:

Lead-Acid Battery Recycling

Lithium-ion Battery Recycling (Black Mass Recovery)

Total Estimated Plant Cost:

• Lead-acid unit will cost upto ₹25–35 Lakhs
• Lithium-ion unit will cost upto ₹40–60 Lakhs (black mass recovery only)

CERTILIZE helps you get the CE-certified machines from reputed vendors and proposed to turn key machinery setup.

Process related to Battery Recycling

Battery Recycling – Lead-Acid

• At first, collect the used batteries from manufacturers, scrap dealers or other places which deals with battery and sort the type.
• Secondly, to extract lead plates, acid and plastic cut the batteries open.
• Thirdly, to reuse it convert to sodium sulphate or neutralize sulphuric acid.
• Fourthly, melt the lead by using furnace and cast into ingots.
• Lastly, do cleaning of the battery casing and sell that to plastic reprocessors

Battery Recycling – Lithium-Ion

• First Step- to avoid fires remove the residue charge the process is known as safe discharging
• Second Step- Breaking of batteries into small fractions i.e. crushing or shredding.
• Third Step- To separate black mass, copper, aluminium and plastic use airflow, vibration and electrostatics.
• Fourth Step- Recovery of black mass like (Li, Co, Ni, Mn)
• Fifth Step for element extraction Send black mass to hydrometallurgy facility, it is optional.

Market Summary

• By 2030 India’s battery market anticipated to reach ₹1.2 lakh crore
• Boom in EV lead to huge volume of lithium-ion waste
• Target of Government: under BWM Rules 100% recycling of end-of-life batteries
• Main sectors: EVs, solar power storage, telecom towers, consumer electronics, UPS
• Black mass imports has increased demands even countries like China, EU, and US are demanding it.

Business Potential:

• Steady supply from battery producers
• High-value recovery (₹100–₹800/kg for materials)
• EPR credits generate extra income

EPR Benefits for Battery Recyclers

As per Battery Waste Management Rules, 2022, producers must meet annual recycling targets.

• If you register as an authorized recycler:
• Generate EPR credits for every kg of battery recycled
• Sell credits to brands, OEMs, importers
• Long-term tie-ups with battery producers
• Listed on CPCB’s authorized recycler portal

CERTILIZE deliver services:

• Registration of EPR
• system setup to track Credit
• compliance filing monthly/annually
• Producer linkage support

Why CERTILIZE?

CERTILIZE is a forerunner in battery recycling consultancy with:

• 160+ environmental plant setups completed
• Registered vendors for CPCB/SPCB approvals
• In-house experts in legal, licensing & EPR
• vendors access in buying or selling of lead, black mass, and battery scrap
• Turnkey solution: from innovation to plant commissioning

Are you ready to Start Your Battery Recycling Venture with certilize?

Battery recycling is not just money-making — it is significant for a sustainable future. CERTILIZE helps start-ups, businesses and industries to launch fully compliant and successful recycling plants that meet growing energy and waste management needs in India.