Douglas Shire Council has secured a $100,000 Local Government Battery Collection Program grant — applied for on behalf of our neighbouring councils — to roll out new battery‑recycling bins across the region.
Council is leading the project for participating councils including Mareeba, Cook and Tablelands, helping strengthen battery‑collection systems right across the region. This collaborative approach means safer disposal options for residents, fewer hazardous materials ending up in landfill and a more consistent recycling network from the coast to the Tablelands.
The new bins will be installed in high‑use public locations such as Council facilities, community centres, libraries and transfer stations, making it easier for residents and visitors to safely dispose of used household and embedded batteries instead of placing them in red‑lid bins.
Each site will include clear signage and education materials to help the community understand what can and can’t be accepted and why proper battery recycling is essential for preventing fires and protecting our environment.
Keep an eye out for the new bins and start saving those used batteries for recycling from March!
