With their batteries removed, smoke detectors can be disposed of in the red general waste bin. Household batteries (or smoke detectors with batteries that can't be removed) can be taken to our e-waste recycling hubs, located at all Glen Eira Libraries and Moorleigh Community Village.
Smoke detectors
Smoke detectors with removable batteries
Please remove any batteries and dispose of the smoke detector in your red general waste bin. Batteries should never be placed in any household or street bins.
Batteries can be safely disposed of at B-cycle locations, waste transfer stations, and our e-waste recycling hubs, located at all Glen Eira Libraries and Moorleigh Community Village.
Smoke detectors with batteries that are not removable
If the batteries are not removable from the smoke detector, please dispose of the entire smoke detector at one of our e-waste recycling stations during Glen Eira Library opening hours. Please do not put the item in any of your household bins.
Commercial smoke detectors
Commercial smoke detectors must be returned to the retailer for safe disposal.
Smoke alarm, smoke detector, sensor