Batteries

Large variety of devices used to supply electricity to cars, small appliances, cameras etc. There are many rechargeable batteries now available, which are generally preferable to single-use products. The options for re-use, recycling and disposal vary with the type of battery.

Motor Vehicle Batteries - When no longer re-chargeable, can be recycled by dropping off to metal recyclers, re-use centres, or Council recycling drop-off areas.

Mobile Phone Batteries - Optus has a complete mobile phone recycling service, thorugh their agent TeleChoice Hobart.