Charging Safely
In recent years, the number of fires caused by lithium-ion batteries has increased. See how you can use and store them safely to reduce your fire risk.
Be aware of the dangers
These batteries can cause fires that quickly spread and are difficult to extinguish, causing widespread damage.
Batteries Don't Belong In Bins!
- Never put batteries in your general waste bins. Follow advice from your local council and keep electrical items separate from other household waste.
- If you can safely remove a battery from a product, the battery should always be recycled separately using a battery recycling point or collection service.
- If you cannot remove a battery from an electronic product that no longer works, the product and the battery should be recycled together using a waste electrical recycling service.
- If in doubt, always take unwanted electrical items or lithium batteries to your local household waste recycling centre.
You can find your local recycling centre here.