Batteries (general household)

All batteries must not be placed into home general waste or recycling bins. They can cause fires during waste collection, transportation, handling and processing.

Small, undamaged batteries (not swollen, punctured, or leaking, etc.) can be safely disposed of at a B-cycle battery recycling drop off point. It is recommended that battery terminals are taped over with clear adhesive tape before placing the battery carefully (without dropping it) into a battery recycling collection bin.

Batteries can also be taken to the Northern Sydney Community Recycling Centre or a Household Chemical CleanOut event.

Damaged batteries

Place leaking or damaged (but not overheated or off-gassing) batteries in a clear plastic bag and take them to a Community Recycling Centre or a Household Chemical CleanOut event for disposal.

For more information about battery recycling, visit B-cycle's resources page the Australian Battery Recycler’s Initiative or read about E-waste (electronic waste) disposal on our website.