Did you know? Australians buy 350 million household batteries each year, but only 4% of these are returned to a collection centre for recycling.
It is important to recycle batteries so that toxic chemicals don't end up damaging our environment and raw materials can be used again. Recycling batteries also helps prevent fires and explosions in our waste collection vehicles.
Wollondilly residents have access to a number of free battery recycling collection centres which accept any brand of AA, AAA, C, D, 9V and button sized batteries, both rechargable and non-rechargable.
Battery Disposal
Car Batteries
Car batteries can be disposed of for free at Bargo Waste Management Centre or annual Chemical Cleanout events.
For further details go to our Bargo Waste Management Centre page or scroll down.
Household Batteries
At Council
Any brand AA, AAA, C, D and 9V batteries (both rechargeable and non-rechargeable) are accepted at any of the below Council locations. Simply drop your used batteries (removing any packaging) into the dedicated bins and you're done!
Drop off locations:
| Facility | Location |
| Wollondilly Shire Council Civic Centre | 62-64 Menangle Street, Picton |
| Camden Council Office | 70 Central Avenue, Oran Park |
| Camden Library | 40 John Street, Camden |
| Narellan Library | Cnr Queen and Elyard Streets, Narellan |
| Macarthur Centre for Sustainable Living | 1 Mount Annan Drive, Mount Annan |
| Campbelltown City Council Civic Centre | Cnr Queen and Broughton Streets, Campbelltown |
For more information download the brochure on 'What Goes in the White Bin'
At Retail Locations
- ALDI - offers battery recycling for household batteries (AAA, AA, C, D, and 9V) and button batteries. Battery recycling bins are located in every ALDI store. For more information visit the ALDI website.
- Woolworths - offers battery recycling for household batteries (AAA, AA, C, D and 9V) and button batteries. Battery recycling bins are located in every Woolworths store. For more information visit the Woolworths website.
- Bunnings Warehouse - offers battery recycling for household batteries (AAA, AA, C, D and 9V) and power tools. Battery recycling bins are located in every Bunnings Warehouse store. For more information visit the Bunnings Warehouse website.
All Batteries
You can dispose of household and car batteries at the Free EPA Household Chemical Cleanout. For cleanout dates see Chemical Disposal below.
Chemical Disposal
Free Household Chemical Cleanout Events
Household Chemical Cleanout events are run by NSW EPA and hosted by Council's all around NSW. These events are a great way to dispose of common problem household wastes, free of charge.
2022 Household Chemical Cleanout Event
Thank you to everyone who attended the 2022 Household Chemical Cleanout event held on Sunday 27th March. 763 people attended the event (our biggest turn out yet!) with approximately 38 tonnes of chemicals safely disposed of.
Please visit the EPA NSW website or call the EPA Environment Line on 131 555 to find out where the next closest Household Chemical Cleanout event is being held.
Accepted Items
The following materials can be dropped off at the event:
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Solvents |
Gas Bottles |
Hobby Chemicals |
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Pesticides/ Herbicides |
Fire Extinguishers |
Smoke Detectors |
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Motor Oils, Fuels and Fluids |
Oils |
Solvents and Household Cleaners |
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Batteries (Household and Car) |
Pool Chemicals |
Ammonia Based Cleaners |
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Poisons |
Acids and Alkalis |
Flourescent Globes and Tubes |
If the scheduled collection date does not suit, please visit the EPA NSW website or call the EPA Environment Line on 131 555 for another scheduled service location in NSW. Only household quantities are accepted, up to a maximum of 20 litres or 20 kilograms container size. Please transport your materials carefully & remain in your vehicle at the collection site.
