• May 8, 2026
• By JEP Team
• Articles, News

Battery Recyclers Pty Ltd (Battery Recyclers) has opened a new battery sorting and transfer station within an existing warehouse in the Kings Park Industrial Estate. The facility can receive and sort up to 900 tonnes per year of household batteries collected through the B-cycle battery recycling scheme.

The facility accepts standard household batteries (including AA and similar sizes), button batteries, rechargeable batteries up to 5 kg, and batteries readily removable by consumers from products such as power tools and digital cameras. Accepted chemistries include Nickel Cadmium, Nickel Metal Hydride, Alkaline, Zinc Carbon, Lithium-ion and Lithium metal. Following sorting, batteries are packaged and temporarily stored in accordance with Dangerous Goods storage and handling requirements before being transported to licensed recycling facilities.

The site comprises a 300m² masonry warehouse with a 55m² rear awning and sealed concrete hardstand. The approved works included installation of a drum tipper, manual conveyor picking station, X-ray battery sorting system and forklift. Supporting safety upgrades were also implemented, including a fire-resistant wall and a dedicated fire detection and suppression system designed to manage lithium battery risks.

Battery Recyclers engaged us at JEP Environment & Planning to manage the planning approvals process. We led the Council pre-lodgement meeting, prepared the architectural and waste management plans, coordinated environmental assessments, and delivered the statutory planning documentation. The Development Application was approved on the 22nd July 2024, followed by the Construction Certificate on the 15th of May 2025 and the subsequent Occupation Certificate on 26th of September 2025.

This project responds to Australia’s low battery recovery rate (currently around 3%), despite rapidly increasing demand, particularly for lithium batteries. Improper disposal can lead to fires in waste trucks and facilities, release hazardous heavy metals, and contribute to long-term soil and water contamination. By providing dedicated sorting and transfer infrastructure, the facility strengthens safe end-of-life battery management and supports the transition to a more resilient circular economy.

To see how we can assist in securing planning approval for your next industrial development, please contact us on (02) 8056 1849 or email us at admin@jacksonenvironment.com.au. More info at https://www.jacksonenvironment.com.au