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Portable batteries including AA, AAA, button cells and rechargeable battery packs.

Other names include AA batteries, AAA batteries, button batteries, lithium batteries, rechargeable batteries.

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    Use these services if no nearby place lists household batteries.

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    How to recycle household batteries

    Keep batteries out of all household bins. Tape the terminals on lithium and button batteries before drop-off.

    Possible recycling routes
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    Prepare household batteries for recycling

    • Remove the battery from the device if it is designed to come out
    • Tape exposed terminals on lithium and button cells
    • Keep damaged batteries separate and ask the site for help

    What must stay out

    Keep these items separate and check the site rules before you travel.

    • Do not put batteries in household rubbish or mixed recycling
    • Retail collection bins do not take vehicle or industrial batteries
    • Devices with fixed batteries must go through electrical recycling

    Types of site to check

    These site types can list household batteries. Each provider sets its own limits and access rules.

    • Recycling centres and tips

      Council recycling centres accept many types of household waste. Check the council rules for booking, permits, proof of address, vehicle access and charges before travel.

    • Battery recycling points

      Collection points for portable household batteries. Large shops that sell enough batteries must offer free take-back, and many recycling centres also accept them.

    • Household waste recycling centres

      Council-run sites that accept many types of household recycling and waste. Local rules can cover booking, proof of address, vehicle permits and charges for some DIY waste.

    • Retailer take-back points

      Shops and delivery services that take back selected products or packaging. Rules depend on the product, the retailer and whether you are buying a replacement.

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    Questions about recycling household batteries

    Where can I recycle household batteries?
    Enter your postcode in the local finder to search recycling centres and tips and battery recycling points and household waste recycling centres and retailer take-back points near you. Check the provider page before you travel because item lists and access rules can change.
    How should I prepare household batteries for recycling?
    Keep batteries out of all household bins. Tape the terminals on lithium and button batteries before drop-off.

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