Can I recycle it? Yes, but not in your kerbside recycling bin.
Why? Batteries contain valuable materials such as steel, zinc and manganese that can be recovered and reused. They can also cause fires if disposed of incorrectly.
How should I dispose of it?
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Store used batteries in a cool, dry place.
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Tape the terminals if possible.
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Take them to a battery recycling drop-off location.
What happens next? Recyclers separate the metals and recover materials for use in new products.
Top Tip - Never place batteries in your recycling or rubbish bin.
