When it comes to disposing of electrical goods, you should always try to be aware of whether what you’re throwing away has a battery or not; batteries entering the incorrect waste streams cause fires that pose a risk.

Here’s a few helpful questions you can ask yourself before throwing something away to determine if it has a battery or not…

• Does it have a power button, or does it switch ‘on’?

• Is it portable or handheld?

• Does it have a charging port?

• Does it have a screen?

• Does it have the wheelie bin cross logo?

If you answered yes to any of the above questions, it probably contains a battery and needs to be disposed of safely!