Terrapure Guidelines for Scrap Battery Transport
Terrapure Guidelines for Scrap Battery Transport
Shrink-Wrapped
- Leak-free batteries must be placed in an upright position on secure skids suitable for supporting heavy weight
- The batteries must be organized into equal layers without any skid overhang to create a uniform “square” bundle to allow for safe stacking
- Cardboard sheeting between each layer is recommended to improve stability and minimize the risk for leakage
- Plastic shrink-wrap is to be used on all loads and should contact the skid to aid in stability. At minimum, a double layer of wrap should be used on the whole battery pallet
- No more than three layers of batteries will be accepted unless the load is steel-strapped to the skid. Skid sizes should be in the range 40”- 48” on the sides. Overall loaded skid height (i.e. including skid height) should not exceed 38”
Other Packaging
- Gaylord boxes will be accepted but must be on skids and in good condition. The bottom half of the box must be shrink-wrapped to the skid to ensure it does not slip off during transport, and a steel strap is to be placed around the box to provide support
- Wooden crates or boxes, ½ oil tanks and most drums are not accepted
- Steel-clad batteries must be strapped to the skid, with non-metallic strapping. If more than one steel-clad battery is on the skid, the batteries must be strapped together
Shipping
- All transporters must comply with regional transportation regulations
- A copy of the bill of lading is to be retained by the shipper, carrier and receiver
- Carriers have the authority to refuse a pickup if they feel a load is unsafe
Exceptions to these guidelines must be discussed with Terrapure. Any questions regarding the safe packaging of Terrapure shipments should be directed to Montreal at (866) 443-7524 or Toronto at (905) 279-9555.