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Saubermacher and Meinhardt Städtereinigung Operate One of Europe’s Most Modern Battery Recycling Plants, Featuring the AGK Granulator from THM Recycling Solutions

Close-up of a large pile of spent AA, AAA and button cell batteries of many brands collected for recycling
October 26, 2026  |
With its highly automated battery recycling plant, the joint venture between Saubermacher and Meinhardt is setting new standards in the recovery of critical raw materials such as high-purity secondary nickel, iron, zinc and aluminium, which can be reused in steel production or in the manufacture of new batteries.

Saubermacher Recycling GmbH

Up to 100 % of the metals can be recycled. Once fully operational, the plant is expected to process up to 100 tonnes per day of standard household appliance batteries, such as the classic AA and AAA batteries used in flashlights, toys and remote controls.

Plant details

  • Machine type: AGK1608
  • Equipment: Electric cabinet with soft starter and control panel on site, level indicator and remote maintenance module
  • Power: 250 KW drive power
  • Rotor speed: 170 rpm
  • Screen perforations: ø 12 mm and ø 15 mm in diameter
  • Throughput: 5 t/h of AlMn (alkaline-manganese batteries) and ZnC (zinc-carbon batteries)

THM has more than 40 years’ experience in the field of granulators.

With its extremely robust AG granulators, specially developed for high throughput, THM is setting new standards in the recycling industry. After all, the AG granulator can handle not only metal, but also scrap cable, plastic waste and many other materials with ease. Whether for shredding, recycling or processing substitute fuels, the AG granulator can break everything down.

Additional wear plates on the AGK granulator protect the rotor when processing abrasive materials.

About THM recycling solutions – partner for the project

“As a family business, we understand the value of solidarity. We are committed to reliable collaboration, efficient processes and sustainable cycles. “That’s how you make progress at home, but also across the whole world.”

Timo Hüber, Management

THM recycling solutions GmbH is a sales subsidiary of Maschinenbau Ehehalt GmbH, based in Eppingen-Mühlbach (Baden-Württemberg), a company with over 40 years’ expertise in the manufacture of recycling machinery and over 1,000 recycling machines installed worldwide.

The product range includes robust granulators, cross-current shredders, cutting mills and pre-shredders. The machines are used in the processing of electrical and electronic waste, refrigerators, cables, metal composites and shavings, end-of-life tyres, catalytic converters, batteries, oil filters, substitute fuels and biomass. A comprehensive range of services rounds off the range.

Further information at THM-RS.DE

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