All waste batteries are classed as Hazardous Waste and they need to be stored correctly to comply with Environmental and Duty of Care legislation.

G & P has a wide range of containers suitable for any application, from garage forecourts to office use. Each has been specifically designed to suit a particular battery size, from car batteries to those powering wrist watches.

It is very important not to mix portable batteries with automotive or industrial batteries as the differing chemistries can cause problems. However, most mixed portable batteries can safely be stored and transported together although G & P Batteries recommends that customers take our expert advice on the correct storage of each waste battery type to ensure compliance with all the necessary legal requirements.

BattBox is a pre-paid collection scheme for portable waste batteries. It is 90mm high, 110mm wide and 230mm long and holds approximately 5kg of waste batteries. It most common application is in offices but it can also be used in private households. For more details please visit the BattBox page.

BS1 is a battery sack. It is 450mm high, 300mm wide and 300mm long and holds approximately 40kg. It is normally used in conjunction with the battery tubes, which are emptied into the sack for safe storage of small mixed batteries. It is not suitable for batteries containing liquid, e.g. car batteries.

BT1 is a mini tube, 300mm high and 120mm wide with a 210mm base. It has a capacity of approximately 5kg/3.5ltr. These are used on desk-tops, counter points, check-out counters or even in private domestic homes to accommodate small mixed batteries.

BT2 tubes can be branded and will store small mixed batteries. They are 900mm high and 120mm wide with a 210mm base. They can hold approximately 14kg/10ltr and are intended for indoor use in offices or retail premises.

BT4 is a free standing tube which can be used internally or externally. It is 100mm high and 200mm wide with a 320mm base. It holds approximately 42kg/30ltr.

BB1 is a free standing cylindrical container which is used for external storage of small mixed batteries. These are available in a variety of colours and can be branded to customer requirements. They are 700mm high and 400mm wide and hold approximately 60kg/45ltr.

LB2 is a small battery bank, 600mm high, 600mm wide and 1000mm long. This holds approximately 500kg/300ltr and is used to store smaller quantities of lead acid batteries and small mixed batteries.

LB1 is a large battery bank, 763mm high, 1000mm wide and 1200mm long, capable of holding around 1000kg/600ltr. It is typically used to store lead acid batteries and large volumes of small mixed batteries.