The Campbelltown community recycling centre is set to participate in a new trial aimed at reducing the risks associated with embedded batteries.
Led by NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA), this trial is set to help households dispose of problematic embedded batteries found in wireless household products, light up toys and disposable vapes.
The Campbelltown community recycling centre is one of 21 across NSW selected to participate in the embedded battery trial.
They will all will have designated bins allowing people to properly and safely dispose of embedded battery products, free of charge, as part of the two year trial.
This trial will run until September 2026 and aims to combat the rising number of battery-related fires across the state.
“It’s important that we educate residents on the environmental impact of incorrectly disposing of batteries in our red and yellow kerbside bins, and reduce the risk of fires in our bins, waste trucks and local waste facilities,” says Campbelltown Mayor Darcy Lound, pictured above in the recycling centre.
“We are proud to partner with the NSW EPA to make it easier for our community to safely and correctly dispose of problematic embedded batteries found in many common household items,” Cr Lound said.
Products accepted as part of the embedded batteries trial include bluetooth speakers and headphones, electric toothbrushes, e-scooters, e-bikes, and hover boards.
Flashing/light up toys – particularly wands or other hard plastic products, personal care devices such as shavers, powerpacks and portable charging devices are also included.
As are remote controlled and ride-on toys, vacuum cleaners (cordless hand-held and robotic), vapes, wearable devices such as smart watches, trackers and medical aids.
