UK recycling answer
Which bin do batteries go in?
No household bin. Batteries need a separate recycling point.
Batteries
Take household batteries to a battery recycling box at a shop, supermarket, electrical retailer or household recycling centre.
Useful detail: Never put batteries in general waste or kerbside recycling. Tape the terminals of loose lithium batteries and follow the collection point’s instructions.
Collection routes vary by area. Check your local service ↗ · Example council guidance ↗
Safety first
Batteries can cause fires when they are crushed or mixed into waste. For car, e-bike or damaged batteries, use specialist advice rather than a household drop-off box.