Did you know batteries are a fire risk when disposed of? In National Recycling Week it's good to remember the correct way to dispose of batteries.
When placed in red or yellow bins, batteries can cause fires in garbage trucks or waste facilities. In landfills batteries can also release toxic materials which contaminate the soil and groundwater.
Special recycling programs ensure the materials in batteries are turned into the something new, reducing the natural resources used in the production of new batteries.
Find out where you can recycle batteries at bcycle.com.au/drop-off/