Batteries 4 Planet Ark provides a cost-effective and accessible national recycling service for handheld batteries for workplaces and other organisations.
Planet Ark is a member of the Battery Stewardship Council. Our program is accredited by the national battery recycling scheme, B-cycle, in partnership with Close the Loop and Envirostream.
Chances are, most of the batteries you've ever used are sitting in landfill, leaking toxic materials into the environment, and wasting our natural resources.
Your workplace can do its part to change this by joining the Batteries 4 Planet Ark recycling program. Together we can make sure the valuable materials in batteries are recycled into something new and the dangerous materials don't enter the environment.
Please note, our recycling program is only for workplaces and not for public collection of batteries.
How it works
Batteries should never be disposed of in your general waste or co-mingled recycling bins. They should only be disposed of in fireproof disposal units, like the box used in the Batteries 4 Planet Ark program, to protect your workplace and prevent fires.
How to register
Batteries 4 Planet Ark offers a battery recycling service for workplaces and organisations Australia-wide.
- Order your battery recycling box.
- The box will be sent to you with instructions on how to assemble it.
- Once the box is full, contact our program’s logistics provider, Close the Loop, for collection.
- Order a new box using the same online link and your customer ID details to log-in.
How much does it cost?
- Delivery and collection of your battery box anywhere in Australia
- A fire-proof box (UL94 certified)
- Battery recycling and recovery
- Resource recovery certificate
- Data from our recycling partner so you can see how much you've recycled!
Our fire-proof collection boxes are certified for secure storage and road transport (certified UL94). As part of the program, Close the Loop provides data on the total weight of batteries recycled by your organisation. A Resource Recovery Certificate will also be available for download.
Image credit: B-cycle and Envirostream
Organise a collection
When your box is full and you're ready to return it, you can organise a collection or mail the fire-proof bag through Australia Post. Reply-Paid postage is included in the purchase of your Batteries 4 Planet Ark box.
To organise a collection through Close the Loop, you can:
- Sign in to the Close the Loop portal
- Email: info@closestheloop.com.au
- Call: 1800 24 24 73
Types of batteries we accept
If your workplace or organisation uses the following types of handheld batteries (single-use and rechargeable), Batteries 4 Planet Ark may be right for you.
Accepted |
Not accepted |
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nickel cadmium (nicad) sealed vented |
Plastic, metal & glass |
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Lithium-Ion - Lithium-Ion Polymer |
Liquids |
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Lithium batteries |
Chemicals |
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Alkaline batteries |
Food & Garden organics |
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Nickel Metal Hydride (Ni-MH) |
Products exposed to radiation & chemical hazards |
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Single-use batteries |
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Rechargeable batteries |
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Household batteries |
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Medical Specific Batteries (Oxygen Analysers, Fetal Monitor, PH Meters etc) |
When disposing of your batteries, it is important to remember the following guidelines:
Tape your terminals
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why recycle batteries?
Batteries are made up of both valuable and hazardous materials. Recycling will ensure these materials are used again, often to make new batteries. We can make sure the valuable materials in batteries are recycled into something new and the dangerous materials don't enter the environment. These materials can be dangerous if they are mixed with other types of waste in garbage or recycling bins, leaking into the soil and waterways, threatening wildlife and human health.
Batteries are also a fire hazard. Even dead batteries can spark when rubbed together, which can lead to fires starting in garbage trucks and recycling facilities.
According to research conducted by Pragmatic Research on behalf of the Australian Council of Recycling and Waste Contractors and Recyclers Association, it is estimated that there are between 10,000 and 12,000 battery-related fires a year across waste and recycling streams in Australia. That is about 30 battery related fires a day.
I can’t remember by Close the Loop account details
If you are unsure of your login details, you can select the ‘lost password’ option or the ‘search contacts’ function, using your Contact ID which is written on the sticker on the side of your box.
If you are still having trouble logging in or have other membership enquiries, please contact our program partner Close the Loop as they manage the membership database.
Contact Close the Loop:
Through the online portal function, on1800 24 24 73, or email info@closetheloop.com.au
What size are the boxes?
Box dimensions: 22.4cm x 21.2cm x 16.2cm H
How much can the boxes carry?
A Batteries 4 Planet Ark box can carry up to 8kgs worth of batteries.
How much does a Batteries 4 Planet Ark box cost?
Each box costs $89.95 inc GST, which includes:
•Delivery and collection of your battery box, anywhere in Australia
•UL94 Certified fire-proof box
•Battery recycling and recovery
•Resource recovery certificate
