Batteries

Find out how to reduce, recycle and dispose of batteries.

Household batteries

Consider using rechargeable batteries in future. They can be better for the environment and save you money in the long term.

You can take used disposable batteries to recycling points, which are often found at nearby supermarkets and other locations.

Find a recycling point

You can also recycle household batteries at any Suffolk Recycling Centre.

Leaking batteries can also be brought to the recycling centre if these are sealed in a plastic bag or wrapped in cling film.

Batteries can cause fires if not disposed of correctly. Do not throw away batteries in your rubbish bin.

Batteries contain small quantities of hazardous material as well as precious metals and should be properly recycled.

Car batteries

You can recycle car batteries at any Suffolk Recycling Centre in the car battery container.

For advice on other car parts and oil, see our A-Z directory entries for:

Non-removable batteries

Many items contain batteries which are not always obvious.

This can include:

Chargers
Shavers
Toothbrushes
Toys
TV remotes
Vapes

If an item has a sealed battery which cannot be removed, please place these it in the small electricals (WEEE) container at a Suffolk Recycling Centre when you next visit.