Small household batteries and vapes will be collected as part of Stroud District Council’s waste collection service from Tuesday 6 May.
Householders will now be able to recycle up to 10 batteries and five vapes or e-cigarettes each week alongside their food waste collection.
Batteries and vapes must be in separate clear plastic bags, such as used sandwich bags. Residents should also fold over the tops or loosely fold the handles to ensure the contents remain dry. On scheduled food waste collection days, residents should place the bags on top of their food waste bin. It’s important not to tie the bags to bins. Using clear bags helps the collection staff see the contents easily.
Batteries
Accepted batteries include small common household single-use and rechargeable types like AAA, AA, C, D, 9V, button and lithium-ion batteries up to the size of a D battery. For safety, please tape the terminals of button cell and lithium-ion batteries to prevent the risk of fire.
If you have any batteries larger than D size, visit the Waste Wizard on our website to find out where they can be recycled www.stroud.gov.uk/wastewizard
Vapes
For vapes, both single-use and reusable types, including e-cigarettes, can be collected. There is no need to remove the batteries from inside the vapes.
In case of very windy or hot weather, which might cause the bags to be blown away or affected by the heat, please wait until your next collection day to present them.
Unfortunately, we cannot collect batteries or vapes from properties that use shared or communal bins. If this affects you, please use a supermarket or store collection point or check the Waste Wizard to find out where to dispose of them.
Due to limited storage space in the waste collection vehicles, there may be instances where crews are unable to take batteries or vapes if the vehicles reaches capacity. If this happens, please take items back indoors and present them the following week.
Remember, batteries and vapes should never be placed in general household waste or recycling bins or bags, as the collection vehicle may crush them, which has been known to cause vehicle fires. The new collection method does not involve crushing the batteries.
More information about the service can be found at www.stroud.gov.uk/vapes or www.stroud.gov.uk/batteries
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