Scrap Battery Buyers
Get Paid For Your Scrap Batteries
Sell accepted batteries at Scrap Mart's Auckland and Christchurch yards with safe handling checks, certified weighing and instant payment after inspection.
Batteries
Handle Accepted Batteries Safely
Lead-acid batteries can harm the environment when they are not recycled properly. Scrap Mart holds international hazardous export permits issued by the Environmental Protection Authority of New Zealand, in line with the Basel Convention, so every accepted battery goes through a responsible recycling channel.
Battery value depends on the type, the weight and the condition. We check every battery before we confirm acceptance and payment.
Battery Types
Know What Scrap Mart Buys
The value of Scrap Batteries can vary by grade, cleanliness and any attached material. Review the common Battery Types below before visiting the yard. Separating different grades can help the team assess your load more efficiently.
Not accepted: Alkaline Batteries, Lithium Batteries.
AGM Batteries Absorbent glass mat batteries from vehicles and backup systems.
Car Batteries Standard lead-acid automotive batteries.
Gel Batteries Sealed gel cell batteries from vehicles, mobility and backup use.
Industrial Forklift Batteries Heavy traction batteries from forklifts and plant.
Solar Batteries Lead-acid and AGM battery banks from solar storage systems.
Truck Batteries Heavy commercial vehicle batteries.
Batteries
Check Battery Prices Before You Visit
Scrap battery prices are subject to international market fluctuations and may change without notice. Prices listed here are indicative. The final price is confirmed at the time of delivery, based on battery type, weight and condition.
Keep accepted batteries separate from general scrap. Do not mix them with Lithium Batteries, Alkaline Batteries, Oil, Gas Bottles or any other restricted material.
Batteries
Bring Batteries In Safely
Keep batteries upright where you can, and keep them away from general mixed scrap. Do not transport them loose with oil, fuel, rubbish, gas bottles or flammable liquids. Every battery is checked before it is accepted. That protects customers, staff and the yard.
Selling Steps
Turn Batteries Into Cash Fast
Most people are in and out within fifteen minutes. Here is the whole process, from the first price check to cash in hand, so you know what happens and in what order.
Drop Off Or Request Pickup
Check current battery prices, or send photos if you are not sure of the type or quantity.
Bring accepted batteries to your nearest Scrap Mart yard.
Weigh And Grade The Material
Scrap Mart checks, weighs and confirms acceptance.
Get Paid Instantly
Once accepted, you are paid instantly before you leave.
Customer Types
Sell Batteries To Suit Your Load
How you sell batteries depends on how many you have and how often. All three paths use the same grading and the same certified scales. The difference is what we ask you to send us first.
Tradie Scrap
Mechanics, auto electricians and workshops can bring Car Batteries, Truck Batteries, Gel Batteries and AGM Batteries.
Tradie Scrap
Commercial Scrap
Fleets, solar installers and industrial suppliers with repeat battery volumes.
Commercial ScrapOur Yards
Visit Scrap Mart For Scrap Batteries
Both yards buy batteries, and both work the same way. Pick whichever branch is closer, drive in during opening hours and the team will take it from there. No appointment, no minimum load, and the scales are certified at both sites.
Auckland
Scrap Mart Onehunga, Auckland
- Hours
- Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm
- Phone
- 09 971 1708
Christchurch
Scrap Mart Hillsborough, Christchurch
- Hours
- Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm
- Phone
- 03 930 8023
Customer Feedback
Trusted by Auckland and Christchurch businesses
This feedback reflects how Scrap Mart works every day: transparent pricing and grading, certified weighing and instant payment. Most of our customers come back, and most of them came to us because another tradie told them to.
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the questions customers ask most often before selling to Scrap Mart. If your question is not here, call your nearest branch or send us a photo through the quote form.
What batteries does Scrap Mart buy?
Scrap Mart buys accepted Car Batteries, Truck Batteries, Industrial Forklift Batteries, Solar Batteries, Gel Batteries and AGM Batteries.
Do you buy scrap batteries in Auckland?
Yes. Bring accepted batteries to Scrap Mart Onehunga at 11 Edinburgh Street.
Do you buy scrap batteries in Christchurch?
Yes. Bring accepted batteries to Scrap Mart Hillsborough at 48 Curries Road.
Which batteries are not accepted?
Lithium Batteries and Alkaline Batteries are not accepted.
Does Scrap Mart sell used car batteries?
Yes, from the Auckland yard only. Call 09 971 1708 to check current stock before you visit.
Do I need to book before bringing batteries in?
No. Bring accepted batteries to your nearest yard during opening hours. Call first if you have a large commercial load.
Batteries
Ready To Recycle Your Batteries?
Bring your accepted batteries to Scrap Mart today, or contact your nearest branch first if the load is large.