Batteries

Batteries should never be disposed of in landfill, recycling or organics bins due to their hazardous components, including lead, mercury and lithium, which pose environmental risks and may lead to severe fires.

 

Did you know at least 3 battery-related fires are reported across Australia each day?

Small, household batteries (AA, AAA, C, D, 9V, 6V and button cell batteries) can be recycled for free at:

• Ballina Community Recycling Centre - 167 Southern Cross Dr
• Ballina Community Recycling Stations(PDF, 763KB) - at Ballina Council Customer Service, Alstonville, Ballina and Lennox Head libraries
• Aldi, Bunnings, Coles, IGA, and Woolworths

Once your battery is used, tape both ends of the battery terminals, store them in a safe location and out of reach of children before dropping them off at your nearest battery recycling collection point.

Larger batteries and car batteries can be recycled for free at the Ballina Community Recycling Centre - 167 Southern Cross Dr.

For additional information on safe battery recycling, please visit the EPA’s Safe Battery Recycling webpage.

B-cycle – Australia’s official battery stewardship scheme has even more information about safe battery disposal options.