How to Recycle Batteries, Packaging and Fanco Product Components:

Select product components like Fanco batteries and packaging can be recycled using standard Australian recycling services.

Responsible product design includes how materials are handled at the end of their useful life. On this page, you will find the recycling instructions for:

Always recycle each item through the appropriate local recycling service, as accepted materials may vary.

Read more about Fanco’s Commitment to Sustainability.

Battery Recycling and Safe Disposal in Australia

Batteries should never be placed in household rubbish or recycling bins.
If crushed or damaged during waste collection, batteries can spark and cause fires.

How to Recycle Fanco Batteries

How to Recycle Fanco Batteries

1. Remove the battery
Remove the used battery from the remote control or device.

2. Tape the terminals
Cover the battery terminals with clear sticky tape to prevent them from touching other batteries.

3. Find a recycling point
Take the battery to an appropriate battery recycling drop-off point.

Useful Links:

Learn how to tape used batteries: B-cycle Find your nearest point: RecycleMate

Battery Safety

The standard recycling instructions above only apply to batteries that are cool, intact and not leaking.

Battery Troubleshooting:

What Should I Do With a Swollen, Bulging or Damaged Battery?

Stop using the battery immediately. Do not bend, drop, crush or apply pressure to it. Do not puncture, open or modify the battery casing.

Do not place the battery in household rubbish, kerbside recycling or a standard battery drop-off point. Physical damage may release hazardous material or cause the battery to overheat, burst or ignite. In lithium-ion batteries, this can trigger thermal runaway.

Read the CFA’s guidance on damaged batteries and thermal runaway.

How Should I Dispose of a Leaking or Corroded Battery?

Stop using the battery immediately. Do not touch leaking material with bare hands, place the battery in household rubbish or kerbside recycling, or store it loose with other batteries.

Wear gloves and place the battery in a sealed zip-lock bag. Wash your hands thoroughly after handling it.

Read B-cycle’s guidance for leaking batteries or use the B-cycle drop-off locator to find a recycling point. Contact the location before travelling to confirm it can accept the battery.

If leaking material touches your skin or eyes, call the Poisons Information Centre on 13 11 26 for advice.

What Should I Do if a Battery Is Hot, Smoking or Hissing?

Do not touch, move or continue using the battery. Keep away from it and avoid breathing any smoke or fumes.

These warning signs may indicate that the battery is rapidly overheating and could ignite. Read Fire Rescue Victoria’s battery safety advice for consumers.

When Should I Call for Emergency Help?

Call Triple Zero (000) if the battery is releasing smoke or fumes, producing flames, or presenting an immediate danger.

Leave the building and close doors behind you if it is safe to do so. Call from a safe location. Do not contact a recycling service or attempt to transport the battery during an emergency.

⚠️ Warning:

Stop using any battery that becomes very hot, swollen, damaged, leaking or produces an unusual smell or sound. If a battery is smoking, releasing fumes or on fire, move away from the area and call Triple Zero (000).

Packaging Recycling and Responsible Disposal in Australia

Fanco packaging should be sorted and recycled through the appropriate local recycling service.
Correct disposal helps reduce waste and supports Fanco’s commitment to more responsible product lifecycles.

How to Recycle Fanco Packaging

How to Recycle Fanco Packaging

Step 1: Separate the Packaging

Remove the packaging from your Fanco product and separate the cardboard box, moulded fibre inserts and biodegradable plastic.

Step 2: Recycle the Cardboard

Keep the uncoated cardboard clean and dry, flatten it and place it loose in your household recycling bin.

Step 3: Recycle or Compost the Fibre Inserts

Place the moulded fibre inserts with your paper and cardboard recycling where accepted. They may also be used as brown material in a home compost system.

Step 4: Check the Plastic Packaging

Do not place biodegradable plastic in household recycling unless your local service accepts it. Use Recycle Mate or contact your council for local disposal instructions.

Useful Links:

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