Keep batteries out of your bins

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A small act like keeping batteries out of your bins makes a big impact on Victoria’s sustainable future.

When batteries are put in your household bins they can cause fires both in your bins and in the trucks that collect them.

Never put any type of battery in your kerbside bins. Instead, take used batteries to your nearest battery drop-off location so they can be recycled.

All batteries are made up of toxic substances and can pose risks to you, your property and the people who empty your bins. This includes batteries in laptops, mobile phones, cameras, power tools and toys. These hazardous materials pollute the environment when disposed of in landfill.

Recycling used batteries correctly means we can make the most of existing resources and rely less on mining new materials.

Here are some simple suggestions to store your batteries safely at home before taking them to a drop-off: 

  • Cover the ends of used batteries with duct tape or clear sticky tape, to prevent sparking and reduce the risk of fire.
  • Store them in a glass container and make sure the container is not airtight.
  • Don't keep them in metal containers or with other metal objects.
  • Store them in a cool, dry place away from heat sources.
  • Keep them away from children and pets.

You can drop off AA, AAA, C, D, 6 & 9 volt, button and rechargeable batteries as well as batteries from cars, laptops, mobile phones, cameras, power tools and electronic toys at Council's transfer stations at no cost.

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