17/06/2026
So why can batteries ignite when put in the bin? 🔥
They can easily get crushed, punctured, or short-circuited by the powerful compactors in garbage trucks, triggering a rapid and intense chemical reaction known as thermal runaway.
Dumping e-waste or any embedded battery items in your kerbside bins can cause:
- fires
- danger to waste team and residents
- harmful toxins leaching into the environment
- damage to infrastructure
- resource waste
Pop it in your bag for your next Pickup and we’ll get it to our partner safely!