Begin a waste review with a device inventory, not just a box of loose batteries. Power banks, small electronics and tools can contain cells that users cannot see.

Why is an ordinary bin not enough?

West Sussex County Council warns that batteries and electrical items can be damaged during waste collection and processing, causing fires. It directs users to appropriate collection points.

Envoy EX discussion checklist

  • Which devices are retired in each part of the site?
  • Do staff know whom to notify about damage?
  • Who arranges collection with an authorised recipient?
  • Does the waste description identify embedded batteries?

Limits of this checklist

Use it to prepare a discussion with the people responsible for safety and waste. It does not specify packaging, storage or transport procedures for damaged batteries. Those arrangements require assessment of the actual waste and location.