Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 November, 9 am to 3 pm
With the increasing risk to our waste and recycling industry, driven by battery fires, now is the time to remove as many unwanted batteries as possible from our houses, sheds and workplaces.
This trial, run by Green Industries SA and supported through partnerships with Adelaide Hills Regional Waste Management Authority, Northern Adelaide Waste Management Authority, City of Campbelltown, and City of West Torrens is open to all householders.
Locations
These sites will be open from 9 am to 3 pm on Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 November:
- Adelaide Waste and Recycling Centre
181 Morphett Road, North Plympton - Campbelltown Works Depot
6 Newton Road, Campbelltown - Heathfield Resource Recovery Centre
32 Scott Creek Road, Heathfield - NAWMA Resource Recovery Centre
Gate 3, Bellchambers Road, Edinburgh North
Accepted items
Accepted embedded battery items include:
- bluetooth speakers and headphones
- electric toothbrushes
- e-scooters, e-bikes and hover boards
- flashing/light up toys – particularly wands or other hard plastic products
- personal care devices (such as shavers and massagers)
- powerpacks and portable charging devices
- remote controlled and ride-on toys
- vacuum cleaners (cordless hand-held and robotic)
- vapes and e-cigarettes
- wearable devices such as smart watches, trackers and medical aids.
FAQs
- What’s the issue with batteries?
- What kind of battery products will be accepted at the drop-off weekend?
- What will happen with the collected products?
- What products won't be accepted?
- Why aren’t these products accepted?
- Where can I recycle other kinds of batteries and e-waste that aren’t accepted?
- Why are there only 4 sites? Are there options for regional householders?
- Other advice for the drop-off event