No, you shouldn’t put batteries in any of the bins in Preston. Instead, small household batteries can be collected during the general waste bin collection. They need to be placed in a see-through, tied bag on top of your black bin on collection day.
Here's a quick summary regarding battery disposal:
| Accepted Batteries | Not Accepted Batteries |
|---|---|
| AA, AAA, D, C, 9V, button, rechargeable, mobile | Large or damaged batteries, car batteries, vapes, electrical items like kettles |
For safe disposal, you can also take unsuitable batteries to a local household waste recycling centre or find a recycling point at many supermarkets. If you're in a flat, check your local supermarkets for dedicated battery recycling.