Merici College Green Tip #3 - What can you do with used batteries?
Submitted by mericiadmin on February 18, 2022 - 12:18pmEvery year thousands of tonnes of batteries are used in Australia, many of which dangerously end up in landfills.
The metals found in alkaline and rechargeable batteries include cadmium, mercury and lead.
If left exposed, these metals can leak and contaminate the soil and groundwater, causing significant health and environmental risks.
Rechargeable batteries are considered hazardous waste and should never be thrown away as general waste.