Battery Recycling


Old Soren Battery Care

Don't Trash Your Battery.
Recycle It the Right Way.

Every Old Soren runs on a lithium-ion battery pack, and like any lithium battery, it can't go in the trash or your curbside recycling bin — ever. Here's how to recycle it safely, no matter where in the U.S. you're riding.

⚠️ Why this matters

Lithium-ion batteries can catch fire if they're crushed, punctured, or exposed to heat — which is exactly what happens inside a garbage truck or a recycling sorting facility. The EPA specifically warns that these batteries should never go in household trash or standard recycling bins. Recycling your battery properly isn't just good for the environment — it keeps sanitation workers, waste facilities, and your own home safe.

Three Ways to Recycle Your Battery

Pick whichever is easiest based on where you live. All of these are free for consumers.

1

The Battery Network (Call2Recycle)

A free, nationwide program built specifically for e-bike and e-mobility batteries, with thousands of drop-off locations across the U.S. This is the fastest option for most riders.

Find a drop-off location →
2

Your Local Household Hazardous Waste Facility

Every U.S. county has a household hazardous waste (HHW) program that accepts lithium-ion batteries, often including larger packs. Search your city or county's website for "household hazardous waste."

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3

A Battery Specialty Retailer

Chains like Batteries Plus accept lithium-ion batteries for recycling at physical locations nationwide — a good option if you'd rather hand it to someone in person.

Find a location →

Before You Drop It Off

Do

  • Tape over the battery terminals with electrical tape (or any non-metallic tape) before transporting it
  • Keep it at room temperature — not in a hot car or trunk
  • Call ahead if it's a full motorcycle-size pack, to confirm the location can take it
  • Recycle it as soon as you reasonably can, rather than storing it long-term

Don't

  • Put it in the trash or curbside recycling — ever, for any reason
  • Store it near anything flammable, or in direct sun
  • Attempt to open, crush, or disassemble the battery yourself
  • Mail a damaged or swollen battery through standard shipping — see below

If Your Battery Is Damaged, Swollen, or Was in a Crash

Handle it as a fire risk, not a normal battery.

  • Don't touch it bare-handed. Use gloves if you need to move it.
  • Isolate it. Place it in a metal or heat-safe container, away from your home, garage, or anything flammable — ideally outdoors, cushioned in sand or kitty litter.
  • Don't ship it yourself. Damaged lithium batteries are regulated hazardous materials, and standard carriers (USPS, UPS, FedEx) have strict rules — or outright bans — on shipping them without special hazmat packaging and labeling.
  • Call before you move it anywhere. Contact your local fire department's non-emergency line or a certified battery recycler for guidance — most have a process for picking up or safely accepting damaged packs. If you smell something burning, see smoke, or the battery is actively swelling or hissing, get away from it and call 911.

Not Sure Where to Start?

If you're ever unsure how to handle your specific battery, reach out and we'll help point you in the right direction — team@oldsorenmotorcycleco.com