Batteries

Search for a battery either by using the Surrey Recycles search tool or browsing the list below. Click on an icon for information on how to dispose of each item.

WARNING – batteries and items with batteries in, i.e., vapes, electric toothbrushes and mobile phones, should never go in a bin as they are a fire risk. To find out more, visit our webpage on how to recycle electricals and read on to find out how to recycle batteries.

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  • 9V batteries

    Kerbside battery collection in some areas

    Some Surrey councils collect batteries from the kerbside. Check whether yours does before you put them out.

    Find out moreRule varies by area. Check the search tool for your postcode.

    Recycle at local shops

    Some shops take this back for recycling.

    Find out more

    Accepted at all CRCs

    Every community recycling centre in Surrey takes this. Find your nearest on our zero waste map.

    Find out more
  • AA, AAA, A23, 18650 and CR123A batteries

    Kerbside battery collection in some areas

    Some Surrey councils collect batteries from the kerbside. Check whether yours does before you put them out.

    Find out moreRule varies by area. Check the search tool for your postcode.

    Recycle at local shops

    Some shops take this back for recycling.

    Find out more

    Accepted at all CRCs

    Every community recycling centre in Surrey takes this. Find your nearest on our zero waste map.

    Find out more
  • C and D batteries

    Kerbside battery collection in some areas

    Some Surrey councils collect batteries from the kerbside. Check whether yours does before you put them out.

    Find out moreRule varies by area. Check the search tool for your postcode.

    Recycle at local shops

    Some shops take this back for recycling.

    Find out more

    Accepted at all CRCs

    Every community recycling centre in Surrey takes this. Find your nearest on our zero waste map.

    Find out more
  • Car batteries

    Recycle at local shops

    Some shops take this back for recycling.

    Find out more

    Accepted at all CRCs

    Every community recycling centre in Surrey takes this. Find your nearest on our zero waste map.

    Find out more
  • CR2032, CR2025 and LR44 batteries

    Kerbside battery collection in some areas

    Some Surrey councils collect batteries from the kerbside. Check whether yours does before you put them out.

    Find out moreRule varies by area. Check the search tool for your postcode.

    Recycle at local shops

    Some shops take this back for recycling.

    Find out more

    Accepted at all CRCs

    Every community recycling centre in Surrey takes this. Find your nearest on our zero waste map.

    Find out more
  • E-bike batteries

    Accepted at all CRCs

    Every community recycling centre in Surrey takes this. Find your nearest on our zero waste map.

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  • Lead acid batteries

    Accepted at all CRCs

    Every community recycling centre in Surrey takes this. Find your nearest on our zero waste map.

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  • Mobile phone batteries

    Accepted at all CRCs

    Every community recycling centre in Surrey takes this. Find your nearest on our zero waste map.

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  • Solar batteries

    Accepted at all CRCs

    Every community recycling centre in Surrey takes this. Find your nearest on our zero waste map.

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