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Battery Recycling in the US Industry Data and Analysis
The Battery Recycling industry has experienced notable growth driven by regulatory support, economic expansion and technological advancements. With an array of state and municipal regulations mandating and encouraging the recycling of battery waste, demand for these services has increased significantly. Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) laws and prohibitively high landfill tipping fees have particularly incentivized manufacturers and retailers to opt for recycling over traditional disposal methods.The post-pandemic recovery saw a surge in revenue for battery recyclers, coinciding with greater consumer spending and industrial activity. Metal prices climbed sharply, as demand for metals outpaced supply, with manufacturers struggling to keep up, allowing battery recyclers to capitalize on surcharges and achieve a revenue windfall. Even as the interest rate hikes tempered economic momentum, with the industrial production that drives a large portion of the spending for battery recycling services slowing, the industry continued to expand. In particular, recyclers benefited from the Biden administration's expanded battery recycling incentives through the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which awarded billions of dollars across the battery supply chain and accelerated the adoption of electric vehicles. As a result, revenue for battery recyclers has shot up at a CAGR of 11.5% during the current period, reaching $1.5 billion in 2025.However, the Trump administration has injected uncertainty into the future of battery recycling, slowing or canceling billions in planned clean energy investments, which will decelerate revenue growth to 1.9% in 2025. The federal government ended its tax credits for purchasing EVs, which will ultimately mean fewer batteries reaching retirement. Despite this, lithium-ion battery processing will continue to expand as the EV market grows, albeit at a slower rate. Moreover, battery recyclers will seek to capitalize on the federal push to expand critical mineral extraction, which is expected to sustain some of the initiatives outlined in the IRA. On top of this, advancements in recycling technologies, such as automated disassembly and hydrometallurgical processes, will enhance the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of the recycling process. Overall, revenue for battery recycling companies will rise at a CAGR of 2.8% through 2030, reaching $1.7 billion.
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What's included in this industry analysis
IBISWorld's research coverage on the Battery Recycling industry in the United States includes market sizing, forecasting, data and analysis from 2015-2030. The most recent publication was released November 2025.
About this industry
What's this industry report about?
The Battery Recycling industry in the United States operates under the NAICS industry code OD4511. Companies in this industry primarily recycle batteries. Providers either collect and sort battery waste or process this collected waste for safe disposal and the recovery of valuable materials for sale to downstream manufacturers. Related terms covered in the Battery Recycling industry in the United States include primary battery, secondary battery, municipal solid waste (msw), original equipment manufacturers (oem), nonferrous metals, landfill tipping fee and extended producer responsibility (epr).
What's included in this industry?
Products and services covered in Battery Recycling industry in the United States include Automotive lead-acid battery recycling, Non-automotive lead-based battery recycling and Nickel-cadmium battery recycling.
What companies are included in this industry?
The Battery Recycling industry in the United States is highly fragmented with no companies holding a market share greater than 5%.
Performance
What's included in the Performance chapter?
The Performance chapter covers detailed analysis, datasets, detailed current performance, sources of volatility and an outlook with forecasts for the Battery Recycling industry in the United States.
Questions answered in this chapter include what's driving current industry performance, what influences industry volatility, how do successful businesses overcome volatility, what's driving the industry outlook. This analysis is supported with data and statistics on industry revenues, costs, profits, businesses and employees.
Products & Markets
What's included in the Products and Markets chapter?
The Products and Markets chapter covers detailed products and service segmentation and analysis of major markets for the for the Battery Recycling industry in the United States.
Questions answered in this chapter include how are the industry's products and services performing, what are innovations in industry products and services, what products or services do successful businesses offer and what's influencing demand from the industry's markets. This includes data and statistics on industry revenues by product and service segmentation and major markets.
Geographic Breakdown
What's included in the Geographic Breakdown chapter?
The Geographic Breakdown chapter covers detailed analysis and datasets on regional performance of the Battery Recycling industry in the United States.
Questions answered in this chapter include where are industry businesses located and how do businesses use location to their advantage. This includes data and statistics on industry revenues by location.
Competitive Forces
What's included in the Competitive Forces chapter?
The Competitive Forces chapter covers the concentration, barriers to entry and supplier and buyer profiles in the Battery Recycling industry in the United States. This includes data and statistics on industry market share concentration, barriers to entry, substitute products and buyer & supplier power.
Questions answered in this chapter include what impacts the industry's market share concentration, how do successful businesses handle concentration, what challenges do potential industry entrants face, how can potential entrants overcome barriers to entry, what are substitutes for industry services, how do successful businesses compete with substitutes and what power do buyers and suppliers have over the industry and how do successful businesses manage buyer & supplier power.
Companies
What's included in the Companies chapter?
The Companies chapter covers Key Takeaways, Market Share and Companies in the Battery Recycling industry in the United States. This includes data and analysis on companies operating in the industry that hold a market share greater than 5%.
Questions answered in this chapter include what companies have a meaningful market share and how each company is performing.
External Environment
What's included in the External Environment chapter?
The External Environment chapter covers Key Takeaways, External Drivers, Regulation & Policy and Assistance in the Battery Recycling industry in the United States. This includes data and statistics on factors impacting industry revenue such as economic indicators, regulation, policy and assistance programs.
Questions answered in this chapter include what demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the industry, what regulations impact the industry, what assistance is available to this industry.
Financial Benchmarks
What's included in the Financial Benchmarks chapter?
The Financial Benchmarks chapter covers Key Takeaways, Cost Structure, Financial Ratios, Valuation Multiples and Key Ratios in the Battery Recycling industry in the United States. This includes financial data and statistics on industry performance including key cost inputs, profitability, key financial ratios and enterprise value multiples.
Questions answered in this chapter include what trends impact industry costs and how financial ratios have changed overtime.
Industry Data
What's included in the Industry Data chapter?
The Industry Data chapter includes 10 years of historical data with 5 years of forecast data covering statistics like revenue, industry value add, establishments, enterprises, employment and wages in the Battery Recycling industry in the United States.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the market size of the Battery Recycling industry in the United States in 2026?
The market size of the Battery Recycling industry in the United States is $1.5bn in 2026.
How many businesses are there in the Battery Recycling industry in the United States in 2025?
There are 168 businesses in the Battery Recycling industry in the United States, which has grown at a CAGR of 5.8 % between 2020 and 2025.
How may import tariffs affect the Battery Recycling industry in the United States?
The Battery Recycling industry in the United States is unlikely to be materially impacted by import tariffs with imports accounting for a low share of industry revenue.
How may export tariffs affect the Battery Recycling industry in the United States?
The Battery Recycling industry in the United States is unlikely to be materially impacted by export tariffs with exports accounting for a low share of industry revenue.
Has the Battery Recycling industry in the United States grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Battery Recycling industry in the United States has been growing at a CAGR of 11.5 % between 2020 and 2025.
What is the forecast growth of the Battery Recycling industry in the United States over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Battery Recycling industry in the United States is expected to grow.
What does the Battery Recycling industry in the United States include?
Automotive lead-acid battery recycling and Non-automotive lead-based battery recycling are part of the Battery Recycling industry in the United States.
How competitive is the Battery Recycling industry in the United States?
The level of competition is moderate and increasing in the Battery Recycling industry in the United States.
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