Dry-cell battery recycling now expanded across Perth

Old household batteries (dry-cell) can be dropped off at any one of over 150 new battery recycling bins around Perth. This community initiative is the first of its kind in Australia and gives everyone the ability to recycle common household batteries at a range of convenient locations.

By separating your batteries from ordinary household rubbish, these valuable resources can be recycled into a range of new products, such as street lights and car parts, rather than go to waste.

The vibrant new battery recycling bins are designed with a slot in the top to allow batteries to be easily and safely deposited.

The types of batteries accepted include:

• AA and AAA cells (single use & rechargeable batteries)
• C and D sized batteries
• Button batteries (e.g. from watches)
• 9V batteries
• 6V batteries (e.g. lantern/torch batteries)

The initiative is being administered by Dry Cell Battery Working Group and is supported by the Western Australian Landfill Levy Fund and Household Hazardous Waste Program. For a full list of battery recycling bin locations and to find out more visit www.zerowastewa.com.au or contact your local Council.