LiFePO4 battery recycling

[T. Lee]

I have 3 used Mastervolt 24v 5000 batteries and I’m looking to recycle. Any good ideas? East coast USA.

[SOLAR SUPPORT]

What kind of batteries are those?

[T. Lee]

LiFePO4

[PaulCrawhorn]

Call the State environmental agency

Towns rotate free Hazmat disposal days

Sometimes residents only

just ask

[PaulCrawhorn]

Batteries Plus might take them.

Put them on Craigslist...

[mako]

I would second putting them in Craigslist. Selling them for $20 or for free is a lot easier than making all sorts of phone calls and driving all over town and trying to dispose of properly. Plus even if they only hold 10% of their rated charge, you’re doing some good for someone who is less fortunate.

[shimari]

Originally Posted by T. Lee

I have 3 used Mastervolt 24v 5000 batteries and I’m looking to recycle. Any good ideas? East coast USA.

Why are you getting rid of them? Mastervolt is replacing one of mine with a refurbished one at decent price.

[smac999]

I bet those things are $5000 each…. What’s wrong with them?

[shimari]

Originally Posted by smac999

I bet those things are $5000 each…. What’s wrong with them?

Yup - You can trade in for a refurbished one from Mastervolt for around $2k.

I lost a cell in one of mine- just out of warranty of course.

[T. Lee]

One batt is okay,one is ?maybe? recoverable and the third diagnosed as unrecoverable. The batts can be diagnosed by a dealer using an over the air or wifi setup. I’m guessing the main battery charger had intermittent failures and was a contributor to the problem.

[GordMay]

Connecticut Recycling
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[shimari]

Originally Posted by T. Lee

One batt is okay,one is ?maybe? recoverable and the third diagnosed as unrecoverable. The batts can be diagnosed by a dealer using an over the air or wifi setup. I’m guessing the main battery charger had intermittent failures and was a contributor to the problem.

I had a cell die (diagnosed by Mastervolt NL) in one of my two 24/5000 a few weeks ago. Of course, the battery is out of warranty. The two batteries weren't used much and only have 50 recharge cycles on them. Mastervolt suggested I purchase a refurbished battery at €2.1k. The alternative was to purchase 2 new 24/5500 at considerably more. This is all being handled by a Mastervolt dealer in the UK.

I called the US Mastervolt number, and they've not had many issues like this here in the states yet. But, they were very helpful. I'd suggest you give them a ring - 800-307-6702 and see what your options are. You might be able to get two refurbished batteries for far less than 3 new ones.

If you go the recycling route, find a battery store near you. Stevens Battery Warehouse here in Annapolis accepts batteries for recycle.

[T. Lee]

The batteries are in Mathews Va and I hope to arrive Tuesday night and be there for part of Wednesday. My current plan is to drive the batteries to CT and put them in storage until I have time to deal with them. The 3 batts went into service August 2015 and I don’t know how many cycles and depth. The boat has substantial solar and should had kept the voltage up but there was a snow. I’ll be talking with Rufus Van Gruisen at Cay electronics in Portsmouth RI.