Batteries cause fires if not disposed of correctly. Do not throw away batteries in any of your bins at home. Find out how to recycle them below.
Household batteries
You can recycle batteries at:
- battery recycling points, often found in supermarkets and other locations. Find your nearest recycling point.
- at any Suffolk Recycling Centre. Look out for the battery bins on site or ask site staff.
What about leaking batteries?
Leaking batteries can also be taken to the recycling centre if these are sealed in a plastic bag or wrapped in cling film.
Car batteries
You can recycle car batteries at any Suffolk Recycling Centre in the car battery container.
Electrical items with batteries that can be removed
For electrical items like toys, alarm clocks and remote controls where the battery can be easily removed:
What to do:
- Remove the battery and place it in the battery recycling container.
- Then place the item itself in the Small Appliances container.
Electrical items with batteries that can’t be removed
Many everyday electrical items contain batteries, some of which are not easily removable. This includes items such as:
- Laptops and other sealed electronics
- Shavers
- Toothbrushes
What to do:
- Electrical items which are sealed with batteries which can't be removed should be placed in the Small Appliances container at a Suffolk Recycling Centre.
If you are unsure about your item, please do ask site staff at the Recycling Centre when you visit.
Vapes and E-cigarettes
Vapes contain batteries and should be recycled correctly.
Please place Vapes in the Small Appliances container at any Suffolk Recycling Centre.