The management of used batteries is a major issue for automotive, marine and industrial professionals in Saint-Laurent-du-Var. Considered hazardous waste (containing lead and sulfuric acid), batteries cannot be disposed of with conventional waste. The Sclavo Eco-Relais, located at 30 rue Claude Bernard (Secteur C7), offers a secure buy-back and recycling service. By entrusting us with your batteries, you turn a regulatory constraint into an immediate financial benefit.

Why are batteries bought by weight?

The value of a battery lies in its main component: lead.

  • Composition of a standard battery: It contains around 60% lead, 20% electrolyte (acid) and 15% polypropylene (plastic shell).
  • Recycling: Lead is extracted, refined and reused to make… new batteries. This is one of the most efficient recycling circuits in the world (recovery rate close to 99%). At Saint-Laurent, we buy back your batteries by the kilo, depending on the price of lead. This is a significant source of income for garages, which replace dozens of batteries every month.

What batteries do we buy back in Saint-Laurent-du-Var?

Our Industrial Zone center accepts a wide range of batteries:

  1. Automotive batteries: passenger cars, vans and SUVs.
  2. Heavy-duty batteries: Trucks, buses and construction equipment (very heavy, they’re worth a lot!).
  3. Batteries Marines: From the ports of Saint-Laurent and the Côte d’Azur.
  4. Traction batteries: from forklift trucks used in the Plaine du Var warehouses.
  5. Stationary batteries: UPS for computer servers or alarm systems. Important note: We do not buy back household or lithium-ion batteries at this counter (specific channels).

Safety and Environment : The Sclavo guarantee

Handling batteries is no trivial matter. At the Saint-Laurent Eco-Relais, we guarantee total safety:

  • Watertight storage: Your batteries are placed in specific retention bins (“acid paloxes”) as soon as they are received, to avoid any acid pollution of the ground.
  • Traceability (BSD): For professionals, we issue a Bordereau de Suivi de Déchets via the Trackdéchets platform. This is your legal proof of compliant treatment in the event of a DREAL inspection.
  • Protective equipment: Our operatives are trained in safe handling to avoid burns and fumes.

The Sclavo service for large volumes in the Industrial Zone

Are you a fleet manager or a garage with a large inventory?

  • Provision of bins: We can deliver a watertight storage bin directly to your workshop in Saint-Laurent. Once it’s full, we’ll exchange it.
  • Live weighing: As with all metals, weighing is transparent at our Rue Claude Bernard site.
  • Opening hours: Our non-stop opening hours from 08:00 to 18:00 and on Saturday mornings allow professionals to plan their battery deliveries without any constraints.

Frequently asked questions about battery buyback in 06700

  • Can I sell a broken battery? Yes, as long as it doesn’t leak profusely. If it is punctured, notify our teams for immediate safe unloading.
  • Is there a minimum weight? No, we buy back from a single battery for private customers, and with no tonnage limit for companies.
  • Why does the price fluctuate? The price depends on the price of lead. In periods of high industrial demand, the buy-back price of your old battery rises.