Battery safety

Keep Our Community Safe, Never Bin A Battery

Batteries don't belong in household bins

Batteries power many of the items we use every day including remote controls, toys, phones, computers and power tools. When batteries and items containing batteries are incorrectly thrown into household bins, they can cause fires in garbage trucks, waste facilities and landfill sites. 

That is why the City of Canada Bay is supporting the NSW Environmental Protection Authority's (EPA) Never Bin a Battery campaign.   

Why is this important?

Batteries contain harmful materials and can ignite fires if they are damaged or crushed inside a garbage truck or waste processing facility. When batteries are not disposed of properly, they put waste workers, the community and the environment at serious risk. 

What can you do?

  • Never put batteries in your household bins (this includes the red, yellow and green bins).
  • Take your old, unwanted and used batteries to a recycling drop-off point — it is quick, free and safe. 

You can find battery drop-off points at many convenient locations across NSW, including: 

What types of batteries can be dropped off?

  • AA, AAA, C, D and 9V batteries (single-use and rechargeable).
  • Button batteries.
  • Removeable lithium ion batteries from cameras, laptops, power tools and household appliances (please note: these are only accepted at the Community Recycling Centre).  

IMPORTANT: Tape over the terminals of used batteries to prevent them sparking and catching fire. Always use clear sticky tape. Check out the video below for more guidance on how to do this.

Learn more: Visit the NSW EPA website to find out more information about safe disposal of batteries. 

Let's work together to keep batteries out of bins and protect our people, community and environment.