Special collection

How to dispose of household batteries.

Small batteries can cause fires when placed in mixed waste or ordinary recycling. Use a dedicated route.

Recommended route

Dedicated battery collection point, retailer take-back or authorised household waste facility.

Before disposal

  1. Keep damaged batteries separate
  2. Cover exposed terminals when appropriate
  3. Keep batteries dry during transport

Avoid

Do not place loose batteries in household recycling or burn them.