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How to get rid of lithium batteries
Lithium button, lithium, laptop, hybrid, electric vehicle, powertool, lithium battery, mobile phone, cell phone, hearing aid, power bank, rechargeable
Alert - critical warning
This is a hazardous item.
You cannot put this item in your rubbish or recycling bin.
You can drop off lithium batteries at:
• Bunnings
• Mitre 10
• Phoenix Recycling (also accepts non-rechargeable batteries embedded in items such as personal locator beacons, smoke alarms, vapes, thermometers, and defibrillators).
For more locations to dispose used batteries, visit WasteMINZ website.