Battery Recycling

Batteries contain valuable metals such as zinc, manganese and steel which are found in limited supply. Separating and recycling batteries reduces the incidence of these metals becoming designated to landfill and prevents the contamination of compost at alternative waste treatment plants.

Battery recycling in the City

To assist in reducing waste to landfill and increasing recycling, City of South Perth residents' household dry cell and lithium batteries are accepted at no additional charge at the Recycling Centre in Como and at our libraries in South Perth and Manning.

The City's purpose-built battery disposal units (located at the Recycling Centre in Como and at our libraries in South Perth and Manning) make it simple and safe for the community to recycle used batteries.

Each collection point has an Ecobatt mixed battery recycling bin for both lithium-ion and dry cell household battery collection. Old mobile phones can also be placed in the bins for recycling.

Each fire resistant bin incorporates capacity indicators, fire detection systems, temperature monitoring and the ability to automatically notify facility managers of any fire risk.

Batteries are collected free of charge by Eco-cycle who are a participant in the National Battery Recycling Scheme.

Use sticky tape

If battery terminals touch, they can spark and create a fire hazard. To prevent this, tape the terminals of used batteries for storage and drop off. Always use clear sticky tape.

Separate lithium-ion from household batteries

It doesn’t take much for lithium to combust. There have been reports of lithium-ion batteries catching fire by simply coming into contact with moisture which makes them especially dangerous when placed in kerbside recycling bins. Please make sure you dispose of them safely in our collection bins at the Recycling Centres and libraries.

Batteries accepted include:

  • Lithium-ion
  • Household dry-cell batteries such as:
    • AA and AAA cells (single use and rechargeable)
    • C and D size batteries
    • Button batteries (used in watches and toys)
    • 9V batteries
    • 6V batteries (used in torches and lanterns).

Battery collection points are located at:

  • City of South Perth Recycling Centre - 199 Thelma St, Como
  • Manning Library - 2 Conochie Ave, Manning 
  • South Perth Library - Cnr Sandgate St & South Tce, South Perth 

City of South Perth Recycling Centre

  • Phone 9474 0970
  • Opening Hours Open Wednesday to Sunday 8am-2pm
    Closed Monday, Tuesday and Public Holidays.
  • Address Cnr Hayman Road & Thelma Street, Como