Pre-launch · Waiting list open

Your batteries.
Our problem.

Household battery recycling, made simple.

Your own battery collection box. Convenient doorstep collections. One simple annual membership.

Proposed Eco Waste Care household battery collection box concept
Proposed product concept
  • Your own collection box
  • Up to 4 collections a year
  • Convenient doorstep collection
Proposed battery box concept on a kitchen shelfConcept design
The box

Meet your new battery box.

One convenient place for your used household batteries, ready for collection when you need it.

One home for batteriesNo more loose cells in drawers.
Ready when you areFill it, then book a round.
Easy to recogniseEveryone at home knows where they go.

Box design, specifications and safe storage guidance are subject to specialist approval before launch.

How it works

Four steps. Zero faff.

  1. 01

    Join the waiting list

    Free, and takes under a minute.

  2. 02

    Get your battery box

    Delivered when the service launches.

  3. 03

    Book a collection round

    Pick a scheduled round in your area.

  4. 04

    We collect your batteries

    Accepted batteries, handled responsibly.

Membership

One membership.
Less hassle.

Everything you need to keep household batteries out of the bin — in one simple yearly plan.

Household membershipEarly access
Small annual
membership fee

Full membership pricing announced before launch.

  • Proposed household battery collection box
  • Up to four booked collections per year
  • Planned collection rounds in your area
  • Easy online booking
  • Collection reminders
  • Responsible recycling through approved partners
Get Early Access

Joining the waiting list is free and does not create a paid membership.

Why members will love it

Less clutter. Less hassle.
Better recycling.

No unnecessary trips to recycling points.

We come to you on planned rounds.

A dedicated place

For accepted household batteries.

Doorstep collections

Convenient and booked online.

Easy reminders

We’ll nudge you before your round.

Responsible recycling

Through approved partners.

What goes in

Household batteries only.

Yes, these go in

  • AA batteries
  • AAA batteries
  • C and D batteries
  • 9V batteries
  • Button batteries
  • Rechargeable household batteries
  • Small device batteries

Not for this box

  • Car batteries
  • Large commercial or industrial batteries
  • Large lead-acid batteries
  • Swollen, leaking or heavily damaged batteries
  • Other hazardous items not listed

Never include leaking, swollen, damaged or unsafe batteries unless specifically instructed. One box per membership, up to one full box (around 3kg) per collection. Final acceptance rules confirmed at launch.

For business

Got batteries at your business?

From garages and workshops to retailers and offices, register your interest in our planned commercial battery recycling services.

Register Your Business
Waiting list

Be first in your area.

We’re preparing to launch across West Sussex, East Sussex and London. Register your postcode and we’ll let you know when collections are planned near you.

  • West Sussex
  • East Sussex
  • London

Planned launch regions — collections are not guaranteed across all areas.

Start with just your postcode and email.

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Free to join. Your details stay private. No payment or membership commitment.

FAQs

Good to know.

How does the service work?

Join the free waiting list. When the service launches, members receive a battery collection box, keep accepted household batteries in it, and book onto a scheduled collection round in their area.

What batteries can go in the box?

Common household batteries — AA, AAA, C, D, 9V, button, rechargeable household and small device batteries. Final acceptance and storage guidance will be confirmed at launch.

How many collections do I get?

Up to 4 booked collections per year, with one household collection box per membership.

How big is each collection?

Up to one full household battery box per collection — approximately 3kg of mixed household batteries.

Is the service live yet?

Not yet — Eco Waste Care is in pre-launch. Joining the waiting list is free and does not start a membership or require payment.

How much will it cost?

A small annual membership fee will apply. Full membership pricing will be announced before launch.

Can I use it for car batteries?

No. The household service is not for car batteries, large lead-acid, industrial or oversized commercial batteries. Businesses can register interest on our business page.

Which areas will you cover?

We’re preparing to launch across West Sussex, East Sussex and London. Collections are not guaranteed in every part of these regions — register your postcode and we’ll let you know when collections are planned near you.