Batteries (embedded)
Keep batteries and electronic waste out of your kerbside bins. They create a fire hazard in collection vehicles and at receiving facilities.
Where would I find embedded batteries?
- Vapes
- Bluetooth speakers and headphones
- Electric toothbrushes
- E-scooters, e-bikes and hover boards
- Flashing/light up toys; particularly wands or other hard plastic products
- Personal care devices (eg. shavers)
- Powerpacks and portable charging devices
- Remote controlled and ride-on toys
- Vacuum cleaners (cordless hand-held and robotic)
- Wearable devices such as smart watches, trackers and medical aids
How/where to dispose of these embedded battery products
The products listed above are accepted as part of the NSW EPA Embedded Battery Trial.
This trial will run until September 2026 and is in partnership with Council, to accept products with embedded batteries at the Community Recycling Centre at West Nowra Recycling and Waste Depot.
Will it cost anything to get rid of?
No. Disposal is free.
What do I do with other types of batteries?
Find out how to recycle for free your
- Car batteries
- Household batteries (loose handheld AA, AAA, C, D, 9V, 6V and button cell batteries, as well as detachable appliance, power tool or device batteries)
What happens to it after we receive it?
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.
Last updated on 09 December 2024