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WRAP Car Batteries Waste Recycling Signs
£10.99
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WRAP5*
WRAP car battery recycling signs identify dedicated collection points for used vehicle batteries. Display them beside the correct bin or container so people can separate this automotive waste without guessing.
Car battery recycling signs identify dedicated collection points for used vehicle batteries. Display them beside bins, containers or recycling areas in garages, workshops and waste facilities so staff and visitors can recognise the correct disposal point before placing batteries.
Where to Install
Position your car battery recycling sign directly beside or on the container used for waste vehicle batteries. In garages, workshops, vehicle maintenance areas and recycling facilities, place it where the battery disposal decision is made rather than on a distant wall where it could be associated with another waste stream. The complete sign face should be visible before someone reaches the collection point.
Viewing Distance
Choose the size according to how far away people normally approach the collection point. The distances below are practical positioning guides rather than certified viewing-distance specifications; lighting, mounting height, sightline and surrounding visual clutter will affect how easily the sign can be recognised.
| Selected size | Practical approach distance | Useful placement |
|---|---|---|
| H 210 x W 148 mm | Around 1–3 metres (3–10 ft) | Close-range bins and container faces |
| H 297 x W 210 mm | Around 3–5 metres (10–16 ft) | General collection points and workshop approaches |
| H 420 x W 297 mm | Around 5–8 metres (16–26 ft) | Larger recycling areas and more open approaches |
Expected Safety Outcomes After Installation
Correct positioning gives people a clearer visual reference at the point where used car batteries need to be separated from other automotive waste.
✅ Earlier recognition of the designated car battery collection point.
✅ Less ambiguity when choosing between different automotive waste containers.
✅ More consistent disposal decisions by staff, visitors and other site users.
Specifications
- Sign message: “car batteries”
- Sign type: recycling
- Purpose: identifies used car battery recycling points
- Materials: Rigid Plastic or Vinyl
- Sizes: H 420 x W 297 mm, H 297 x W 210 mm, H 210 x W 148 mm
- Orientation: portrait
- Background colour: black
- Text colour: white
- Symbol colour: white
- Graphics: car battery symbol and WRAP RecycleNow logo
- Shape: rectangle
- Finish: glossy film surface or satin, depending on selected material
- Non-photoluminescent
- Non-reflective
- Supplied as: single sign
- Display area: indoors or outdoors
- Fitting position: wall or container mount
- Fixing: Rigid Plastic fixings sold separately; Vinyl has self-adhesive backing
Installation Guidance
Placement mistakes to avoid
❌ Do not position the sign where several different waste containers could appear to relate to it.
❌ Do not mount it behind stacked batteries, equipment or open container lids.
❌ Do not choose a small sign where the collection point must be identified from further away.
What the sign cannot replace
❌ Do not treat the sign as a substitute for suitable battery storage or containment.
❌ Do not rely on signage alone where staff need specific waste-handling instructions.
❌ Do not assume the non-reflective face will remain clearly visible in poorly lit positions.
Better positioning at the collection point
✅ Install the sign where it can be seen before a battery is placed into the collection area.
✅ Keep the entire battery graphic and “car batteries” wording unobstructed.
✅ Check visibility from the normal approach direction after bins, containers and surrounding equipment are in place.
Frequently asked questions
What are WRAP Car Batteries Waste Recycling Signs used for? They identify the designated collection point for used car batteries, helping people place this waste in the intended bin or container rather than another recycling stream.Where should I position the sign? Put it directly beside or on the car battery collection container where it can be seen before someone deposits a battery.
Which size should I choose? Choose H 210 x W 148 mm for close-range container identification, H 297 x W 210 mm for general collection points, or H 420 x W 297 mm where the sign needs to stand out across a larger recycling area.
Should I choose Rigid Plastic or Vinyl? Vinyl has a self-adhesive backing and is suited to an appropriate smooth mounting surface. Rigid Plastic provides a separate sign panel, with the necessary fixing materials purchased separately.
Does displaying the sign make car battery storage safe on its own? No. The sign identifies the recycling point but does not replace suitable battery handling, storage, containment, site procedures or other controls required for the waste being managed.
Features and Benefits
Features
- ✓ WRAP RecycleNow logo with a clearly illustrated car battery
- ✓ Black portrait design with contrasting white text and graphics
- ✓ Three size choices from H 210 x W 148 mm to H 420 x W 297 mm
- ✓ Available in Rigid Plastic or self-adhesive Vinyl
Benefits
- ✓ Helps people distinguish car battery collection from other automotive waste
- ✓ Lets you choose a sign size that suits the normal approach to the recycling point
- ✓ Gives you material options for different wall and container mounting situations
- ✓ Provides a consistent visual prompt where batteries need to be separated for recycling
Compare other vehicle waste identification signs
If your vehicle waste process also separates lubricating oil, consider engine oil waste signs for that collection stream. This avoids relying on battery wording for a different type of automotive waste.
For unwanted metal components collected separately, compare scrap metal waste signs. They provide more suitable wording where the collection is specifically intended for scrap metal.
Where several vehicle waste types share a broader classification, look at automotive waste disposal signs as another option. This gives you a general automotive message alongside your battery-specific identification.
For other related collection messages, browse our motor trade waste recycling signs. The wider selection helps you identify different motor industry waste streams consistently.
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