Advertisement

Calls to not bin batteries, recycle them

December 23, 2024 6:59 am in by

A spate of recent fires has prompted a call for Sunraysia residents to correctly recycle used batteries over the holiday season.

The waste and recycling industry estimates more than 10,000 battery-related fires occur in Australia each year, with particular concern around rechargeable lithium-ion batteries.

Libby Chaplin from B-cycle says used batteries should never be thrown in the bin, but instead have their terminals taped-over and then taken to an approved collection point.

https://www.mildura.vic.gov.au/Services/Waste-and-Recycling/Your-options-for-waste-disposal

Image: https://pixabay.com/photos/battery-battery-pack-energy-1071317/

Article continues after this ad
Advertisement
Advertisement