MIDCOAST Council has expanded its Community Recycling Centre (CRC) Battery Collection Program, which now includes the collection of embedded batteries.
Embedded batteries, which are often difficult to remove without the use of tools, can now be recycled through participating CRCs across the MidCoast region.
These types of batteries are commonly found in products such as:
● Electric toothbrushes
● Vapes and e-cigarettes
● Bluetooth headphones
● Laptops or tablets with sealed battery compartments.
While all Waste Management Centres accept CRC materials the new official sites funded by the NSW EPA are located at Taree, Tuncurry and Gloucester Waste Services Centres.
Council encourages the community to take advantage of this program to responsibly dispose of their unwanted electronics and batteries.
As part of this update, new signage and handling instructions will be rolled out at CRCs to ensure proper disposal practices.
“We ask that all members of the community adhere to these updated guidelines when visiting CRCs to drop off their embedded batteries and other recyclable materials,” Council said in a statement.
For further information on the program and to find the nearest CRC location, please visit the MidCoast Council website.
