The Queensland Government is aiming to make it easier to safely dispose of batteries in the state, through its $2 million Battery Collection Program.
As part of the program, batteries with limited disposal options – lithium-ion batteries found in vapes, e-scooters, laptops, phones, power tools and so on – will be targeted.
More than $1 million in funding grants will be allocated to 14 councils to share, to introduce new collection points and services across Queensland. The investment will deliver 99 permanent battery collection points, three mobile collection services and 28 temporary ‘pop-up’ locations.
Minister for the Environment and Tourism Andrew Powell says the program was part of the Queensland Government’s three-point plan to reduce battery risk.
The three-point plan includes $2 million in grants to help councils expand battery collection points at convenient locations, working with the waste industry on practical ways to reduce fire risks and protect workers and essential waste services, and educating Queenslanders on safe battery disposal.
“Batteries are a hidden danger,” Powell says.
“They can leak toxic chemicals, spark fires, and put our frontline workers at risk. This program will protect our environment and keep our communities safe.”
Earlier this year, Livium’s (ASX:LIT) subsidiary Envirostream Australia executed a new recycling agreement on a subcontractor basis with Sell & Parker.
The agreement has potential to be Livium’s largest recycling contract with revenues over the next 12 months anticipated to total $3 million according to Livium.
Envirostream under the terms of the agreement will provide recycling services to Sell & Parker under a subcontract arrangement. Sell & Parker will provide metal recycling services engaging Envirostream to safely dispose of materials containing embedded batteries through its facilities in Victoria.
In September 2025, Envirostream also extended an agreement with LG Energy Solution (KRX:373220) for the provision of lithium-ion battery recycling and disposal services for a further three years.
Write to Aaliyah Rogan at Mining.com.au
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