Batteries (car)
Keep batteries out of your kerbside bins. They create a fire hazard in collection vehicles and at receiving facilities.
Before you throw it out
Keep intact.
How/where to dispose of it
Some auto retailers will accept car batteries for recycling including
- Super Cheap Auto
- Battery World
Also ask your local service station or car workshop if they will accept car batteries.
Alternatively, recycle via a Community Recycling Centre located at Council's recycling and waste depots.
Will it cost anything to get rid of?
No.
What happens to it after it's received?
Nearly all materials in batteries can be recycled. The batteries are sent to approved, specialised recyclers where different materials are extracted and treated. Non-recyclables are safely disposed of.
Recycling batteries reduces dependency on resources and keeps toxic materials out of our environment.
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Last updated on 18 November 2024