Batteries
There are various types but batteries must not be placed in General Waste (grey lid) or Dry Mixed Recycling (orange lid) bins. All battery types require disposal via different means. For damaged or swollen laptop/mobile phone/tablet batteries, contact Waste and Furniture Management in the first instance.
Nickel cadmium, mercury and lead-acid batteries, and rechargeable batteries
- Hazardous?
- Yes
- Uplift required?
- Yes (via licensed contractor)
- Cost?
- Yes
Process
- Produce detailed list of all batteries to be uplifted, including type and quantity of each using Hazardous Waste Collection Form, and contact Waste and Furniture Management who will organise collection with the licensed contractor.
- Store safely while awaiting collection.
Lithium, lithium-ion and alkaline
- Recyclable?
- Yes (not in Dry Mixed Recyclable bin (orange lid))
- Uplift required?
- Yes (via licensed contractor)
- Cost?
- Free
Process
- Place individual batteries into sealed bags/boxes or in battery recycling boxes in offices.
- Contact Waste Office to arrange uplift.