Recycle at home = No
Car batteries cannot be recycled using your council’s recycling collection service.
Never put car batteries in your rubbish bin – they can cause fires.
Car batteries are classed as hazardous waste and must be kept separate from general waste.
Recycle out of home = Yes
Car batteries can be recycled by taking them to your council-run Household Reuse and Recycling Centre. Alternatively you can take them to your local Halfords retail store. Find your nearest store here:
Image credit: Car batteries by Mike Mozart licensed under CC BY 2.0