Batteries

Dry-cell Batteries

These are the most common type of household batteries (e.g. AA and AAA) and are used in a wide variety of appliances. 

Dry-cell batteries come in two main types and contain different metals which can be recovered for re-use through the recycling process: 

1. Non-rechargeable - e.g. Zinc chloride & Mercuric oxide 
2. Rechargeable – e.g. Nickel cadmium & Lithium ion 

As a householder, there are two ways to recycle your dry-cell batteries: At red battery recycling bins at your local Civic Amenity site. At selected stores across the Island including all Manx Co-op stores– deposit batteries in the collection units. 

For further information on where and how are batteries are recycled please click here.

Lead-Acid Batteries

There are several sources of lead-acid batteries, the most common being cars and other vehicles, although some computer systems also use lead acid batteries. 

Lead-acid batteries are classified as hazardous waste and therefore can only be transported off island by companies who have obtained the necessary authorisation. 

Householders can dispose of their lead-acid batteries at the Civic Amenity sites.