Disposal of small electrical items
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atteries and small Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) items (items that require batteries or need to be plugged into the mains to work are classed as WEEE), such as mobile phones, vapes, and hairdryers, must not be thrown away in your household waste or recycling bins as they often contain hazardous materials, which can start a fire when the items are crushed during the bin collection and sorting process.
Recently in Littlehampton, we had an incident where a battery was disposed of in household waste – thankfully nobody was hurt. Read more here Bin lorry fire | Latest news | Arun District Council
You can take batteries to any of the recycling centres. Many shops and supermarkets that sell batteries have a collection point where you can take old batteries to be recycled. Large lithium-ion batteries, such as those from e-scooters, can also be taken to any of our recycling centres.
You can also 1take WEEE to any of the recycling centres. There will be a separate container for smaller items such as kettles, irons, and mobile phones, an area for televisions and monitors, and an area for larger items such as fridges and freezers.
Your nearest Recycling centre - West Sussex County Council
Further information here:
Don't let your old electricals start a revolt - West Sussex County Council