We can collect batteries for recycling, if you have an individual household bin.
This service is available every week. Please put your used batteries in a plastic bag, seal the bag and put it on the lid of your rubbish or recycling bin on its collection day.
Do not put the batteries inside your bin.
Homes with shared or communal bins
If you live in a home with shared or communal bins, unfortunately we don't offer this service.
Other ways to recycle batteries
You can recycle batteries at most supermarkets and DIY stores.
You can also bring them to the Council Offices or take them to a Hampshire County Council household waste recycling centre.
Batteries you can recycle:
We can accept most batteries including:
- AAA, AA, C, D and button cells
- Laptop batteries
- Mobile phone batteries
We cannot accept car batteries (or similar). These can be exchanged when you buy a new one.
Storing your batteries safely
- Keep your batteries somewhere cool, dry and out of direct sunlight
- Never store damaged or leaking batteries
- To reduce the risk of short circuiting, cover the contacts on lithium and button cell batteries with sticky tape and remove any trailing wires
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