BWM × Sunbelt — Battery Packaging Selector
Blue Whale Materials
Sunbelt Rentals

Click · Point · Play Battery Recycling Program

Battery Packaging
Made Simple.

This tool guides Sunbelt Rentals branch locations through a step-by-step process to determine the correct DOT-compliant packaging for battery recycling shipments to Blue Whale Materials. Enter your battery details and we'll calculate exactly which packaging kit you need — and how many.

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Battery Info
Tell us your battery type, chemistry, and condition
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Calculate
Input dimensions, Wh, weight, and quantity for each battery type — we do the math
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Identify & Order
Enter your branch details and get your DOT-compliant packaging recommendation

This tool assists with DOT 49 CFR packaging compliance. The shipper remains solely responsible for compliance with all applicable hazardous materials regulations. Always consult 49 CFR §173.159 and §173.185 directly.

Battery Packaging Selector
Battery Type Chemistry Condition Battery Details Branch Info Result
Battery Type

What type of battery are you shipping for recycling?

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Gel Lead Acid
Flooded / wet cell, SLA, AGM, and gel types
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Lithium-ion
NMC, NCA, LCO, or LFP — tool batteries, EV modules, consumer packs
Please select a battery type.
Battery Chemistry

Select all chemistries present in this shipment. Check the battery label or spec sheet if unsure. Tool batteries are typically NMC or LFP.

NMC
NCA
LCO
LFP
Please select at least one chemistry.
Battery Condition

Are these batteries end-of-life, or are any damaged, defective, or recalled?

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End-of-Life (EOL)
Spent batteries at end of useful service life. No visible damage, swelling, or leakage.
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Damaged, Defective, or Recalled (DDR)
Batteries showing bloating, leakage, heat damage, or subject to a manufacturer recall.
Please select a battery condition.
Battery Details

Enter dimensions, energy, weight, and quantity for each battery type. Up to 5 types. The calculator will determine the correct drum size and how many you need.

Live Totals — All Battery Types Combined
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Total Batteries
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Total Wh
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Total lbs
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Max L (in)
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Max W (in)
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Max H (in)
Branch Information

Enter your branch details. This is recorded with every packaging order.

4-digit code assigned to your Sunbelt branch location
Please enter a valid 4-digit Branch ID.
Required.
Required.
Full street address, city, state, and ZIP of your shipping location
Please enter your branch address.
Your Packaging Recommendation

Based on your battery details, here is your DOT-compliant packaging plan and drum order.

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