Batteries (household)

Keep batteries out of your kerbside bins. They create a fire hazard in collection vehicles and at receiving facilities.

What are household batteries?

Loose handheld (AA, AAA, C, D, 9V, 6V and button cell batteries, as well as detachable appliance, power tool or device batteries).

Before you throw it out

If battery terminals touch, they can spark and catch fire. To prevent this, tape the terminals of used batteries. Always use clear sticky tape.

How/where to dispose of it

Many major retailers offer battery recycling drop off bins including

  • Woolworths
  • Coles
  • Aldi
  • Bunnings
  • Mitre 10
  • JB Hi-Fi
  • Battery World
  • some IGA stores

Find more participating retailers here.

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.

 

Video: Recycling truck fire from batteryHousehold Chemical CleanOut

Last updated on 18 November 2024

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