E155 - Is a used battery still dangerous?

Following our battery fire episode, we're tackling another common question: are used batteries still dangerous? The answer is yes. Even used batteries can retain enough energy to cause fires if they're crushed or punctured, so they should always be recycled at a battery collection point or through your local authority, never thrown in the bin.

This episode of Recycled Content, is the 'Rubbish Question' from episode 77 of Talking Rubbish, which first aired on 15th January 2026.

While every effort has been made to provide the most accurate information, recycling guidance changes quickly and some advice...