Envirowales – The UK’s most state of the art Lead-Acid Battery Recycling Facility which forms part of the International Metal Industries (IMI) group of companies.
Transforming waste into resources. Closing the loop with sustainable, safe, and compliant lead and plastics recycling.
Envirowales Limited is the United Kingdom’s most advanced lead-acid battery recycling facility, located in Ebbw Vale, NP23 5Sd, South Wales. Every year, Envirowales process millions of used automotive and industrial batteries, recovering lead, lead alloys, polypropylene, and neutralised sulphatesthat go straight back into the UK and European supply chain.

With Best Available Techniques (BAT), full UK Environmental Permits, and a commitment to the circular economy, Envirowales ensures that 95% of every battery is recycled into high-quality raw materials.
At Envirowales Limited, our mission is to recycle lead acid batteries safely and efficiently, maximising the recovery of valuable materials. We currently achieve a recycling efficiency of over 95% and are committed to increasing this figure further, helping to reduce energy use and lower carbon emissions.
We are dedicated to environmental responsibility, ensuring that as many parts of a battery as possible are recycled and re-used. By producing lead alloys, sodium sulphate and polypropylene for use in new products, we contribute to resource conservation, energy savings and a more sustainable future.
Based in Ebbw Vale, South Wales, Envirowales Limited was established as an industry-leading recycling facility specialising in lead acid batteries. Over time, we have developed processes that make us one of the most efficient plants in Europe, with products distributed across multiple industries, including construction, manufacturing, and consumer goods.
95% Recovery Rate
Materials reused in batteries & plastics.
State-of-the-Art Technology
Modern smelting, refining & plastic processing.
Full Compliance
Licensed ABTO under UK regulations.
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