Which battery chemistries does Lincoln Storm Ltd accept for recycling?

Our UK Environment Agency permit allows us to accept all types of lithium-ion batteries — including NMC, LFP (LiFePO4), LCO, NCA — as well as Lithium Primary (non-rechargeable) batteries and unknown or mixed battery chemistries. We process both wet end-of-life batteries and dry gigafactory production scrap.

What materials does Lincoln Storm recover at the Worle Quarry facility?

We recover high-grade Black Mass (cathode and anode active powder), fine graphite and cathode powder fractions, clean de-coated copper foil and granulate (Cu), and clean shredded aluminium foil and casings (Al).

Lincoln Storm Ltd — Industrial UK Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling

Lincoln Storm Ltd (Company Number 13780413) is a UK Environment Agency Approved Battery Treatment Operator (ABTO) and Approved Battery Exporter (ABE) operating from Worle Quarry, Lower Kewstoke Road, Worle, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, BS22 9LF, United Kingdom. Our advanced mechanical discharging and closed-loop aqueous shredding processes minimise fire risk while recovering critical battery materials at industrial scale. We accept all types of lithium-ion batteries — including LFP (Lithium Iron Phosphate), NMC (Lithium Nickel Manganese Cobalt Oxide), LCO, NCA, and Lithium Primary (non-rechargeable) batteries — processing both wet end-of-life battery packs and dry gigafactory production scrap.

How Our Mechanical & Aqueous Shredding Process Works

Unlike high-temperature smelting that consumes excessive energy and incinerates graphite and electrolytes, Lincoln Storm processes lithium-ion and lithium primary batteries using controlled mechanical and wet shredding engineered for high material recovery and operational safety.

Step 01: Mechanical Discharging & Preparation

Incoming battery packs, modules, cells, and production scrap undergo controlled mechanical discharging, dismantling, and feedstock preparation to safely prepare both wet and dry materials for downstream processing.

Step 02: Mechanical & Wet Shredding (AquaCube Patent Pending)

Our current Worle Quarry operations utilise industrial mechanical and wet shredding that suppresses thermal runaway and minimises fire risk. Alongside our active plant, Lincoln Storm is developing the next-generation AquaCube submerged shredding system (Patent Pending).

Step 03: Black Mass, Graphite & Foil Separation

Multi-stage mechanical and hydro-physical separation isolates high-grade cathode and anode active powders (Black Mass) from clean copper and aluminium current collector foils without thermal degradation.

Wet & Dry Material Processing and EA ABTO / ABE Approvals

Our Worle Quarry facility is equipped to process both wet material (electrolyte-bearing end-of-life EV packs, commercial modules, recalled cells) and dry material (gigafactory production scrap, electrode foils, and offcuts). With a permitted treatment capacity exceeding 10,000 tonnes per year and over 5,000 tonnes processed, we issue full statutory UK Environment Agency hazardous waste consignment notes and Evidence Notes. Our team brings proven commercial track records working with global battery leaders including CATL, LG Energy Solution, Umicore, and UK Automotive and Grid BESS operators.

Recovered Critical Battery Materials

Recovered Black Mass (BM): Concentrated active cathode and anode electrode powder mechanically and aqueously liberated for downstream hydrometallurgical refining.
Graphite & Cathode Powder (C·Ox): Fine anode graphite and cathode metal oxide fractions recovered from both wet end-of-life cells and dry gigafactory production scrap.
Clean Copper Fraction (Cu): Delaminated anode current collector copper foil and granulate cleanly separated from electrode coatings, ready for direct secondary smelting.
Clean Aluminium Fraction (Al): Shredded and washed cathode aluminium foil and cell casing fractions recovered for immediate return to UK metal recyclers.

We Accept All Types of Li-ion & Lithium Primary Batteries

Our Environment Agency permit allows us to accept all Li-ion chemistries — including NMC, LFP (LiFePO4), LCO, NCA, and Lithium Primary batteries — across both wet end-of-life cells and dry production scrap. We offer competitive commercial terms or structured gate fees depending on battery chemistry, state, and volume, and we welcome enquiries from customers who are unsure of their exact battery chemistry.

Worle Quarry Facility Location & Contact Information

Facility Address: Lincoln Storm Ltd, Worle Quarry, Lower Kewstoke Road, Worle, Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, BS22 9LF, England, United Kingdom. Coordinates: 51.3651993 N, 2.933468 W. Receiving Hours: Monday to Friday, 07:30 to 17:30 GMT.

Direct Telephone: 07498998390 (+44 7498 998390) | Direct Email: info@lincolnstorm.com | Map: Open Lincoln Storm Ltd in Google Maps.