Be a bright spark! Recycle your electricals and batteries

It’s important to ensure you recycle your batteries and electrical items correctly.

2023 saw a record number 1,200 fires started from batteries.

When crushed or damaged lithium-ion batteries can be dangerous to the public, waste operators and firefighters as they cause fires that are especially challenging to tackle.

Take Charge- Join the fight against Zombie Batteries!

Did you know?

You can leave small electrical items, including batteries, in a carrier bag next to your blue or grey recycling bin on collection day and we will pick them up.

What small electrical items can you recycle?

  • Batteries

  • Irons, kettles, toasters and other small kitchen appliances

  • Mobile phones, remote controls, cameras and chargers

  • Power tools, hairdryers, clippers, straighteners

  • Radios, clocks, calculators, torches

  • Small electrical toys

Click here to find out where your nearest battery recycle point is

Click here to find out more places to recycle your electricals.

How are your electronics and batteries recycled?