Battery Recycling Services
Batteries and disposable vapes should NEVER be placed in wheelie bins as they can cause fires in our collection vehicles.
In 2023, we dealt with 11 vehicle fires that were caused by batteries or disposable vapes.
You can put your used batteries and vapes out for collection at the same time as your bins by placing them in a clear plastic bag on top of your bin lid or food caddy (not inside).
Check your bin collection day
What types of batteries can be put out for collection
All everyday household batteries
Batteries from e-cigarettes
Button batteries from watches
Disposable vapes
Batteries we will not collect
Car batteries
Laptop battery packs
Mobile phones
Power tools
Remote control units
Lighters
These can all be disposed of at the Household Recycling Centre.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Store batteries and vapes separately. Put in any clear plastic bag.
- On collection day (green or black bin) put the plastic bag(s) on top of your bin lid or food caddy (not inside).
- Our collection team will put the batteries and vapes into a special compartment in the vehicle and send them away for recycling.
These can all be disposed of at the Household Recycling Centre.
