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You’re eligible for B-cycle accreditation to become a battery steward if you are operating in Australia, and are a:

• Battery Importer
• Battery Retailer
• Battery Drop off point (or you want to set one up)
• Battery Collector: You collect and transport used batteries
• Battery Sorter: You separate batteries by chemistry
• Battery Processor: You recover and/or recycle battery materials

B-cycle is expanding the economic opportunities of battery recycling, with benefits for Industry participants across the battery value chain.

As an accredited B-cycle battery steward, you can be promoted as a sustainable choice to consumers, Industry and government, and access B-cycle branding and promotional materials.

You can also build commercial relationships with other accredited battery stewards, access B-cycle research and best-practice information, and contribute to Australia’s resource independence and energy security.

Learn about specific benefits and commitments for:

• Importers
• Retailers
• Drop off points
• Battery Collectors, Sorters and Processors

If you’re ready to go through the simple sign up process, you can join B-cycle here.

To understand the commitments you make when joining, scroll to the bottom of these pages:

• Importers
• Retailers
• Drop off points
• Battery Collectors, Sorters and Processors

There is no B-cycle accreditation fee, however battery importers must pay the levy. Retailers must accept this levy cost from Importers, and pass it on to consumers through battery pricing.

Financial rebates are directly available to B-cycle accredited battery Collectors, Sorters and Processors.

Join B-cycle as a battery steward and gain access to the B-cycle app to process rebates claims.

Batteries must be collected at least every 12 weeks as a safety measure. More frequent collections can be negotiated between Drop off points and battery Collectors.

While it is not yet obligatory to be B-cycle accredited as a battery Importer, Retailer or member of the recycling network, it is encouraged.

Industry leaders are already accredited and forming commercial partnerships. See who’s on board here.

With your support, B-cycle is building a viable circular economy for batteries in Australia. B-cycle is about more than keeping toxic chemicals out of ecosystems – it secures our resource independence and safeguards energy security.

Support B-cycle, and mitigate supply chain and reputation risks, by including only B-cycle accredited battery brands in your procurement policy. Find accredited brands here.

Your facility can also set up a Drop off point to collect used batteries from your community. Learn more here.

Governments and government agencies can become a committed battery steward, and, where appropriate, host an accredited B-cycle Drop off point.

They can also use procurement to support battery stewardship by purchasing B-cycle accredited battery brands when sourcing battery-related products and services.

Government can help build local collection, sorting and recycling capacity through grants and other appropriate funding mechanisms. Consulting with the Battery Stewardship Council as regulations change, and seeking nationally consistent policies, definitions and regulations, can help ensure battery recovery and recycling are strengthened.

Government can also participate in discussions on battery safety and fire-risk mitigation.

As a B-cycle accredited Manufacturer or Importer, you will contribute a levy that supports the cost of delivering the Scheme, including rebates for battery collection, sorting and recycling.

You will also pass on the levy cost to purchasers as part of your product pricing.

The levy is compulsory for all accredited B-cycle Importers. Failure to pay the levy means you’ll be removed from the network, and will no longer be permitted to use B-cycle branding.

Yes, the Australian Taxation Office has ruled that GST applies to the battery import levy, as it represents the costs of collecting, sorting and processing used batteries.

As a B-cycle accredited Retailer, you will accept the levy cost from battery importers and pass it on visibly to consumers to help fund battery recycling.

You will also give purchasing priority to equipment containing compliant batteries.

No, you can still sell B-cycle accredited battery brands without being an accredited Retailer. However, you can’t use B-cycle branding in-store.

Offering a B-cycle battery collection bin (also called a B-cycle Drop off point) is an optional way to provide a convenient recycling service for your customers. It can help connect with your local community, increase foot traffic and support waste-reduction goals.

B-cycle Drop off points operate under B-cycle accreditation, helping to ensure consistent safety, collection and recycling arrangements.

See below for more information about setting up a B-cycle Drop off point.

Find a B-cycle accredited Collector here. Simply select the service you require and enter your location to find Collectors operating in your area.

Your Collector can help determine the most suitable collection arrangements for your location, including the type of collection bin and collection frequency needed.

For advice on getting started, email contact@bcycle.com.au. See below for more information about setting up and hosting a B-cycle Drop off point.

As a B-cycle accredited Drop off point, you will provide a safe collection bin for used batteries in partnership with an accredited Collector.

You will work with your Collector to ensure batteries are collected and transported for safe recycling, helping to protect people and the environment. Find a B-cycle accredited Collector here.

To host a B-cycle battery Drop off point, your organisation or store will need to become a B-cycle battery steward. You can join B-cycle here, or learn more about Drop off point requirements here.

Once you join, you will complete online safety training on how to set up and manage a collection bin. You will also partner with a B-cycle accredited Collector, who will collect and transport the batteries for recycling. Collectors supply the bin and will determine the right option for your location.

For help getting started, email contact@bcycle.com.au.

Once you’ve joined B-cycle, you will be added to our Drop off point database. People and businesses will be able to search for and find you on the B-cycle website.

If you don’t wish to be a public Drop off point, you can let us know during the sign-up process. As a private Drop off point, you won’t be visible on the B-cycle website, but you can still access B-cycle branding for your own communications.

No. You can elect to be a private Drop off point, and just collect batteries for your organisation or facility. During the membership sign up process, you’ll be prompted to let us know if you want to be a public or private Drop off point.

B-cycle doesn’t provide Drop off containers. However, your accredited battery Collector that you partner with may provide a container, or give you guidance on selecting a container. After you join B-cycle, you’ll be guided through online safety training, including how to safely set up and manage your drop off container.