Our services and service packages

Lithium-ion batteries are classified as dangerous goods – and must be handled, packed and transported as such. We organise their safe pick-up and cross-border transportation (where required) via road, air or maritime shipping routes. To do so, we employ qualified personnel and only use means of transport that are approved for handling dangerous goods. We determine the optimum route, storage and recycling facilities for each order – and make full use of our international network of logistics providers and other partners.

We aim to return lithium-ion batteries into the recyclable loop as comprehensively as possible. To do so, we organise all of the process steps ourselves – from unloading to dismantling and recycling or reuse. Suitable types of batteries are recycled wherever possible in one of the facilities run by our recycling partners to recover valuable materials such as plastics, nickel or cobalt. If recycling isn’t possible, energy is recovered from batteries via thermal treatment. Facilities in our partner network are equipped with the latest process technology, meet all applicable legal requirements and also comply with all international standards – such as quality and environmental management (DIN EN ISO 9001 and DIN EN ISO 14001).

When your order is placed, we check the technical and logistical requirements for your industrial batteries based on the data you enter on the SIMPLi RETURN portal – and provide you with appropriate containers. Intact lithium-ion batteries can be transported using an approved container for dangerous goods, for example. For badly damaged batteries, we use high-security boxes with built-in extinguishing apparatus. All of our shipping and storage containers are approved for use in maritime, road and air transportation, and include a range of modern technical features such as GPS or battery state monitoring. Our optional container rental service for distributors also means you can avoid any costs of procurement. Your expenditure is kept to a minimum: once your lithium-ion batteries have been transported to the recycling facility, we handle the cleaning and the global reverse logistics for containers to your business premises. Our services also include digital container inventory management as well as the environmentally-friendly disposal of damaged containers.

Which regulations for disposal and recycling do you need to consider as a distributor of lithium-ion batteries? Which take-back options are available? We offer workshops, online training and consulting services to answer all of your questions about industrial battery take-back, and can provide you with details of the latest legal requirements.

Lithium-ion battery disposal and recycling requires end-to-end documentation – across national borders and according to national regulatory requirements. We provide you with all of the necessary take-back documents and papers while offering you comprehensive advice on your service package. We also provide you with help for notification, and supply you with the recycling or recovery/reuse certification. Our online SIMPLi RETURN portal gives you direct access to all of this documentation.