Batteries (household)
Batteries and devices with built-in batteries must not go in household waste or recycling bins. Batteries must be recycled through specialised battery recycling programs.
Disposal options
- Drop off eligible household batteries for free. Collection points include Aldi, Coles, IGA, Woolworths and Bunnings.
- Batteries and devices with built-in batteries including damaged or fire affected batteries can be dropped off for free at the hazardous waste collection area at:
- All Bunnings stores have a battery collection unit located at the front entrance for used household and power tool batteries.
- The Good Guys stores accept some electrical items and batteries for trade-in.
- Officeworks stores no longer accept general batteries in-store. Visit the B-cycle website for local drop-off points. Officeworks offer a tech trade-in program for items like mobile phones, smart watches, and laptops with embedded batteries.
- Battery World accepts household quantities of batteries no larger than 300mm x 200mm x 150mm as well as lead acid (car) batteries.
- Exit sign batteries can be recycled through the exit cycle program.
- Car battery recycling is available at selected Supercheap Auto Stores.
- Telstra stores accept selected items including mobile phones, chargers and their batteries.
- Electrical cables and cords disposal options.
- Mobile phones and accessories disposal options.
- Televisions, computers and accessories disposal options.
Why?
Batteries are classed as hazardous waste and must not go in household bin for safety and environmental reasons.
Materials such as lead, cadmium, mercury, lithium, manganese, nickel and zinc are used to make batteries. These materials can be recycled multiple times and have a commercial value. Lead, cadmium and mercury can be hazardous to human health and the environment if incorrectly disposed of. Batteries are classed as hazardous waste and can cause a fire hazard.
Additional information
- Don’t bin batteries is an ACT Government campaign to help raise awareness about safely disposing batteries and items containing batteries.
- Learn about battery safety at B-cycle.
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