You can now recycle old batteries in your black box every week in Torfaen.
Just pop them in a small clear bag to keep them together and stop them from falling out.
What batteries can be recycled at the kerbside in Torfaen?
- AAA, AA, B, C, D, DD and 9V batteries
What batteries can’t be recycled?
These batteries can’t go in your black box but can be recycled at the Household Waste Recycling Centre in New Inn.
- Lithium-ion ‘button’ batteries such as those in calculators, hearing aids and watches
- E-cigarette and vape pen batteries
- Chargeable batteries from laptops, mobile phones, power tools and vacuum cleaners
- Car batteries
- Battery chargers
Find out what else can be recycled in Torfaen on the council’s website.
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