Ecobat Resources California Lead Recycling Plant
Large load · 720 South Seventh Avenue, City Of Industry, CA
The former Quemetco secondary lead smelter at 720 South Seventh Avenue in the City of Industry, California is operated by Ecobat Resources California. The location recycles approximately 10 million batteries annually, producing 120,000 tons of recycled lead. Southern California Edison provides its electricity, and the facility used 43,214,376 kWh in 2019.
Overview
Approximately 10 million batteries are recycled at this location annually, producing 120,000 tons of recycled lead. The facility is restricted by permit condition to a process throughput of 600 tons per day.
Profile
- Electricity and grid
- SCE provides electricity to the facility. A South Coast AQMD environmental report lists facility electricity use of 38,758,024 kWh in 2014 and 43,214,376 kWh in 2019. The facility operates two diesel emergency engines and one natural gas engine to supply backup power during outages. On May 3, 2017, Southern California Edison notified the facility of a Demand Response Program event, prompting voluntary power curtailment.
- Ownership and permits
- EPA records list Ecobat Resources California Inc as operator, Ecobat California Real Estate LLC as owner and EB Holdings II Inc as parent owner. DTSC approved continued hazardous waste operations in November 2025 with no capacity upgrades authorized. Clarios announced a proposed acquisition of Ecobat facilities including City of Industry.
Facility
- Activity
- Secondary lead recycling from batteries
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Site type
- Facility
- Operating status
- Operating
- Demand flexibility
- Voluntary power curtailment during an SCE Demand Response Program event on May 3, 2017
Permits and agreements
- Permit
- Permit continuance for hazardous waste treatment and lead recovery
Issued Nov 21, 2025
Related records
Timeline
- Nov 21, 2025
- DTSC approves continued hazardous waste treatment and lead recovery with no capacity upgrades.
Facility Notice of Determination for Ecobat (formerly Quemetco), Approval of Hazardous Waste Facility Operation Permit and Post Closure Permit
- Oct 27, 2026
- Clarios announces proposed acquisition including the City of Industry facility.
Clarios Strengthens U.S. Critical Mineral Supply Chain with Acquisition of Ecobat | Clarios