Batteries are a risk to human health and the environment if disposed of inappropriately. They also contain valuable metals such as cadmium, zinc, manganese, cobalt and rare earth metals that may be recovered through recycling.
Recycle your batteries to:
- reduce landfill
- reduce the use of finite natural resources in the production of new batteries
- remove toxic and hazardous substances from landfill (particularly lead, cadmium and mercury that may contaminate soil and groundwater)
- minimise the risk of explosions or fires as a result of inappropriately stored or disposed of lithium metal batteries.
Source: Sustainability Victoria