Recycling batteries
Valuable materials can be recovered from old batteries – so make sure you’re recycling yours.
All household batteries
Both rechargeable and non rechargeable batteries should be recycled when they’re finished with. This includes lithium-ion ‘button’ batteries from watches, hearing aids, cameras etc.
Battery packs
All battery packs from laptops, mobile phones, power tools and remote control units can be recycled.
Car batteries
It is against the law to dispose of these in a bin. Recycling for car batteries is only available at designated collection points.
Did you know?
Rechargeable batteries keep on giving
Rechargeable batteries can be reused many times – and they produce less pollution because they’re not thrown away as quickly. Plus, using rechargeables can cost you less because you won’t have to buy new batteries so often.
Find your nearest recycling point
Put in your postcode to find recycling and reuse centres near you
Batteries recycling – frequently asked questions
Can I recycle batteries near me?
Yes! There are thousands of places to recycle your old electricals across the UK – including batteries. To find your nearest battery recycling point, put your postcode in our recycling locator.
Tell me how to recycle batteries
Simply take batteries out of any devices and take them to your nearest battery recycling point – use our recycling locator.
Can I put batteries in the rubbish bin?
No. All types of battery can be recycled. Please bag them separately from your other recycling, and take them to your nearest battery recycling point. See our recycling locator.
