Discarded batteries in bins are the leading cause of fires in Knox City Council’s rubbish and recycling trucks.
Locals are reminded to take out any batteries from old items before putting out hard rubbish or recycling.
Drop off spots for batteries include the following locations:
Coles
Woolworths
Aldi
Officeworks
Bunnings
A complete list of battery drop-off points can be seen at the B-cycle drop off point.
People are reminded to dispose of the following items correctly to prevent accidental fires in trucks for the safety of staff:
All kinds of batteries – household batteries, car, phone, laptop, power tool, camera and lithium ion batteries
Aerosol cans that are not empty
Household chemicals
Accelerants e.g. petrol, diesel, waste oils
Gas bottles or butane cans
Flares, ammunition
Hot coals or lit cigarettes
Knox City Council has an A – Z rubbish and recycling guide for safe disposal of these items.
You can also search for nearby drop off points at recycling near you.
To find more information on what can be added to your recycling bin, you can refer to the council’s recycling bin collection and hard rubbish service website pages.
