Electronics & batteries
How do I dispose of a power bank?
Treat a power bank as a lithium-battery device and use a battery/e-waste collection route.
Complete answer
The answer
Do not place a power bank in general waste or mixed household recycling. It can be crushed in collection equipment and create a fire risk.
If the case is swollen, damaged or unusually hot, isolate it from combustible materials and contact the collection operator for instructions before transport. Do not puncture or dismantle the cell.
What to do
- Stop using a damaged or swollen unit.
- Do not crush or puncture it.
- Use a battery or electronics collection point.
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