Li-ion batteries can be recycled, although it is a bit more complicated and requires automation. I am not sure why the rabid anti EV crowd keeps propagating that mis information.
Yes mining those rare earth minerals is messy, but you know there are a bunch of other metals in those car that are also mined.
Here is an aluminum mine
New Tesla Battery Recycling Process Reportedly Produces No Waste
https://insideevs.com/news/525965/tesla-battery-recycling-no-waste/