Batteries (household)

Household batteries contain recoverable material when recycled through specialised battery recycling programs. They do not go in your recycling or rubbish bin.

Disposal options

Recycle, or responsibly dispose of batteries of any kind (including button sizes, laptop/phone batteries) free at:
- Battery World, Phillip or Belconnen Ph: 13 17 60
- Battery World may also take commercial quantities – visit website for details.
Drop off free at all Aldi Supermarkets (in the specific bin provided). AA, AAA, C, D and 9V sized batteries (rechargeable and non- rechargeable) are accepted through the program.

Order a MRI e-cycle solutions battery bucket – for safe, reliable and simple battery recycling at home, work or at school, order either our 5tr or 25 litre battery bucket.
Household quantities (10 items or less) can be dropped off free at:
- Mugga Lane Resource Management Centre
- Mitchell Resource Management Centre

Why?

Materials such as lead, cadmium, mercury, lithium, manganese, nickel and zinc are used to make batteries. These materials are all non-renewable, can be recycled an indefinite number of times and have a commercial value. Lead, cadmium and mercury can be hazardous to human health and the environment if incorrectly disposed of. These batteries (and their materials) can also cause a fire hazard if not disposed of correctly.

Batteries (household)