En xaneiro 2025, un cliente de Francia púxose en contacto connosco para iniciar un proxecto de reciclaxe de baterías de litio. Presentaremos un verdadeiro caso práctico de eliminación de baterías de litio en Francia, como referencia para as empresas que estean interesadas en entrar no sector da reciclaxe de materiais de enerxías renovables en Francia e Europa.

What Are the EPR Compliance Policies for Lithium Battery Disposal in France?

Anti-Waste and Circular Economy Act

Segundo o de Francia 2020 Lei Anti-Residuos e Economía Circular (Lei Anti-Residuos para unha Economía Circular) e o último Regulamento da UE sobre pilas e pilas de residuos (Regulamento da UE 2023/1542), Os fabricantes e importadores de baterías deben cumprir coa Responsabilidade Estendida do Produtor (EPR) para garantir a reciclaxe segura e ecolóxica das baterías de litio ao final da súa vida útil.

Cales son as principais demandas dos clientes sobre a eliminación de baterías de litio en Francia?

O cliente é unha empresa integral de reciclaxe de residuos no leste de Francia, especializada na reciclaxe e procesado de novos equipos e baterías enerxéticas. En resposta á aplicación do Regulamento da UE 2023/1542 e a Loi AGEC de Francia, os clientes teñen os seguintes requisitos para a eliminación da batería de litio.

Regulamento da UE
residuos de baterías de litio en Francia
  • Os equipos deben cumprir as normativas ambientais da UE e francesas e ter sistemas completos de recollida de po, purificación de gases de escape, e control de ruído.

  • Despois da reciclaxe, a pureza do po catódico, cobre, aluminio, e o plástico supera 98%.

  • A planta de reciclaxe de baterías de litio emprega un sistema de produción intelixente totalmente pechado para minimizar os riscos de operación manual e reducir os riscos de incendio..

  • O provedor pode proporcionar a instalación, posta en servizo, formación, e servizo posvenda, e posúe capacidades de servizos multinacionais.

Cal é o deseño dunha liña de produción de reciclaxe de baterías de litio de 1 t/h?

To help our French client recycle waste lithium batteries in compliance with EU regulations, we designed an automatic recycling line with an annual processing capacity of approximately 8,000 toneladas.

Site Selection & Space Requirements for Lithium Battery Recycling in France

Recommended location: Eastern France, close to battery collection hubs and industrial zones (e.g., Grand Est region).

Required site area: Minimum 1,200 (including production area, raw material storage, product storage, and waste gas treatment zone).

Production line footprint: Aprox. 800

Zone Key Equipment Floor Space () Personnel Required
Pretratamento Single‑shaft shredder, discharge system (saltwater or discharge equipment) ~150 m²

1 operator

Tratamento térmico Pyrolysis furnace, water-cooled conveyor screw ~200 m²

1 operator

Crushing & separación Hammer crusher, drum powder removal machine, magnetic separator ~250 m² 1–2 operators
Sorting & purificación Air separator, dust collector, exhaust gas purification unit ~200 m²

1 operator

Where to Sell Recycled Materials from Lithium Battery Disposal in France?

  • Local sales (France/EU): Most black mass (cathode powder), cobre, aluminio, and plastic are sold to local refineries, battery manufacturers, and material recovery facilities within France and nearby EU countries (Germany, Belgium, Netherlands).

  • Export options: High-purity black mass can also be exported to Asian markets (e.g., South Korea, Japan) for further refining, subject to EU export regulations.

  • Transport methods: Bulk materials are shipped via road freight (trucks) or rail to domestic and cross-border destinations.

How Much Does a 1000kg/h Lithium Battery Disposal Line Cost in France?

For a standard 1000kg/h lithium battery disposal line, o Prezo da máquina de reciclaxe de baterías de litio typically ranges from $530,000 a $580,000, excluding civil works and infrastructure. This covers the core systems: shredding, pyrolysis, trituración, magnetic separation, air sorting, dust collection, and exhaust gas purification.

Discharge System

The discharge system is optional. There are two methods to choose from. One is saltwater discharge, which typically ranges from $12,000 a $18,000 depending on tank size and automation level. The other is professional lithium battery discharge machine, which is available from $30,000 a $40,000. The lithium battery discharge equipment offers faster processing, better temperature control, and reduced manual handling, making it more suitable for larger throughput or higher safety requirements.

Lithium Battery Shredding And Crushing System

Shredding And Crushing System

This includes the single-shaft shredder, hammer crusher, drum powder removal machine, magnetic separator, and air sorter. Pricing for this package typically ranges from $250,000 a $290,000, depending on configuration, material handling features, and control system integration.

To help clients estimate potential revenue, below is the current market reference price for the main recyclable output — black powder (cathode powder).

Since black powder contains valuable metals such as lithium, cobalto, e níquel, efficient recovery technology plays an important role in determining profits from recycling black mass from lithium battery materials.

Material Purity Market Price (USD/ton)
Black Mass (containing Li, Co, Ni, Mn) >98%

$4,500 $6,500

How does the operation perform after production starts?

After system commissioning, continuous operation efficiency reached 92%, with carbon black purity exceeding 97%. The facility processes approximately 7,000 tons of waste batteries annually. The customer particularly emphasized the importance of after-sales service and praised the supplier for the remote technical support during the installation and commissioning period.

France cliant

“This plant complies with EU EPR system requirements, operates stably with low noise, and it is easy to maintain. Through the smart data platform, we can monitor recovery rates and energy consumption in real time.”

EV Battery Recycling Solutions for End-of-Life Vehicles in Europe

Beyond standard lithium-ion batteries, if you require recycling services for waste lithium batteries from electric vehicles, we also provide green recycling solutions for end-of-Life EV batteries and Solucións para proxectos de reciclaxe de baterías de vehículos eléctricos.

Ready to start your lithium battery recycling project in Europe? Contact us via email with your capacity, battery type, and location. We will reply with a customized lithium battery recycling machine price and a preliminary layout within 48 hours.