FAQs: Batteries, Electrical, and Electronic Equipment Act

Used batteries may contain harmful substances which may damage the environment or your health if not stored or disposed of correctly.

Used batteries should never be disposed of in general waste and recycling bins.

Batteries do contain valuable raw materials such as lithium, iron, zinc, manganese and nickel, and therefore can be recycled. After use, return expired batteries to your local B-cycle participating STIHL Dealer or to any other B-cycle Drop Off Point free of charge. 

B-cycle is Australia’s official battery recycling scheme supported by the Commonwealth and all State and Territory Governments.

Do you want to know more about B-cycle?

Find a B-cycle Drop off point.

Information on electrical and electronic equipment:

Electronic waste (e-waste) is any waste item that uses a plug, battery or power cord such as, TVs, mobile phones and computers. E-waste can cause serious environmental problems due to toxic chemicals such as lead, mercury and arsenic that pollute our soil and water and disrupt our ecosystems and our health.

Most electrical and electronic products carry the symbol of a crossed-out wheelie bin since 2005 to visibly indicate resource efficiency and environmental protection.

It's illegal for e-waste to enter landfill in many states of Australia.

Australia has a free national recycling scheme for computers which accepts monitors, laptops, keyboards, computer mice, printers, scanners, webcams, computer cables, chargers, hard drives, and motherboards.  You can take your e-waste to a suitable collection point operated by dealers or municipalities within your state. Go to your local government website or state authority for details.