Since 2013, ALDI has been the first supermarket in Australia to offer a national battery recycling program for customers across all of our stores. By returning old batteries to ALDI stores, you’ll be doing your part to help reduce the thousands of tonnes of batteries which end up in landfill each and every year.
A inquiry we ran across in our research was “Does aldi recycle batteries?”.
The Battery Recycling Program is available for any battery brand. You can buy high quality replacement batteries from ALDI in both disposable and rechargeable types.
Aldi supermarkets offer a free battery recycling service at all their Australian stores. Any brand of AA, AAA, C, D and 9V batteries (both rechargeable and non-rechargeable) are accepted – simply drop your used batteries into the dedicated bins in store.
What do Aldi do with waste batteries?
As of the end of 2017, Aldi Ireland was the biggest grocery retailer take back point for waste batteries, collecting 52,000 kgs through our store network. Our battery collections not only have a major impact on the environment but also on charity.
Can batteries be recycled?
Batteries should never be put in the recycling bin or in your waste bin. Rechargeable batteries and lithium ion batteries are hazardous and could produce sparks that may start a fire in the trucks or recycling facility. This includes batteries in laptops, mobile phones, power tools and cameras.
While writing we ran into the query “What batteries can I recycle at Battery World?”.
Let us dig a little deeper. any brand of AA, AAA, C, D and 9V batteries (both rechargeable and non-rechargeable) are accepted – simply drop your used batteries into the dedicated bins in store. For other services and for options for different battery types (eg buttons and 12 volts) see below. Participating Battery World retail outlets recycle all battery types.
How can I Recycle my Old phone battery?
Three companies in Australia reprocess old batteries to extract sulfuric acid, lead and plastic casing to sell. Phone batteries can be recycled through the Mobile. Muster program Tip: Avoid battery waste by using rechargeable batteries instead of disposable.
Alternatively you can contact your Local Authority Waste Disposal Department as they will be able to provide details of other recycling options available in your area. We also offer facilities to recycle batteries in the ‘Battery Recycling Tubs’ located at the front of store.