Battery recycling

Most batteries end up in landfill where their hazardous material can leach into the soil and cause harm. It is much more environmentally friendly to recycle batteries in a safe, correct manner.

How are batteries recycled?

Batteries contain a range of metals which, when extracted, can be reused as secondary raw materials.

Council battery recycling points

There are recycling points for batteries in all six Royal Borough libraries.  These can be found at:

  • Chelsea Library: Chelsea Old Town Hall, King’s Road, London SW3 5EZ
  • Kensington Central Library: Hornton Street, London W8 7NX
  • North Kensington Library: 108 Ladbroke Grove, North Kensington, London, W11 1PZ
  • Brompton Library: 210 Old Brompton Road, London, SW5 0BS
  • Notting Hill Gate Library: 1 Pembride Square, London, W2 4EW
  • Kensal Rise Library: 20 Golborne Road, London, W10 5PF

There are also two additional Council buildings in which you can recycle batteries:

  • Council Offices, 37 Pembroke Rd: London W8 6PW
    Directions to the Council Offices: the building is located around the corner from Tesco, Earls Court. In the main reception there is a clear plastic container mounted on a green stand just inside the door as you enter.
  • Market Office: 72 Tavistock Road, London W11 1AN

 

Which types of battery can I recycle?

The Council will collect all portable household batteries.

Please note: the Council cannot collect industrial and automotive batteries.

 

Other battery recycling points

Ryness Electrical stores will accept alkaline batteries only for recycling. Please leave your batteries to be recycled with a member of staff in the shop. Branches in or near Kensington and Chelsea:

  • 211 Kensington High Street, W8 6BD
  • 44 Westbourne Grove, W2 4UA
  • 413 North End Road, Fulham, SW6 1NS

The Robert Dyas store in Kensington High Street will collect all household batteries for recycling, excluding car and mobile phone batteries. Branches in or near Kensington and Chelsea:

  • Robert Dyas: 201 Kensington High Street, W8 6BA
  • there is a special bank for the collection of batteries at the mini recycling centre, Sainsbury's, Ladbroke Grove.  Please see mini recycling page for more information.

 

Tips to minimise battery waste

Wherever possible run appliances from the mains via an adaptor, or use rechargeable batteries. Universal adaptors are available from most hardware stores.