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Car Batteries and Oil

Car batteries and Engine Oil are two types of waste deemed as hazardous and as such have to be stored in special containers.

Where can I take old car batteries?        

Car batteries can be taken to all Recycling Centres in Perth and Kinross free of charge.     

Where can I take unwanted engine oil? 

Unwanted or old engine oil can be taken to all Recycling Centres with the exception of Bankfoot.

What happens to

  • car batteries
    Car batteries are collected by a licensed contractor, lead and plastic are reclaimed for use in new batteries
  • engine oil
    Engine oil is collected by the OSS Group from Recycling Centres throughout the region where it is treated through various processes to produce a recycled fuel. 

Last updated | 07/01/2008

   

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