Makita’s Commitment to Recycling
By participating in the Makita Regeneration battery recycling program, you will actively contribute to the circular economy and help protect our planet. Together, we can make a positive impact on the environment while ensuring the responsible disposal of our batteries.
Join us on this journey towards a sustainable future!
- Q: How does it work?
- A: It's easy! Simply bring your old batteries in-store and deposit them in the collection unit at the front entrance of our Makita Factory Service Centres. Then, our recycling partner Phoenix Metalman Recycling will manage the collection and recycling process.
- Q: Where do I take them?
- A: Simply bring your old batteries in-store and deposit them in the collection unit at the front entrance of our Makita Factory Service Centres.
- Q: Any special precautions I need to take?
- It's recommended to tape your batteries before placing them in your local collection unit, as used batteries may still contain residual charge that can create a spark, leading to a potential fire hazard. Preventing this is as simple as using clear sticky tape, non-conductive electrical tape, or duct tape over the exposed battery terminal, or on the top and bottom face for button cell batteries. Please be mindful to keep the battery label information visible if you're not using clear tape.
- Q: What kind of batteries can be recycled
- A: Our battery recycling units are designed to accept Makita rechargeable batteries under 5kgs, such as: Makita 18V, 40V, 64V, 12V, 14.4V, 10.8V Power tool batteries.
We cannot accept lead acid batteries, car batteries, products with embedded batteries or other batteries that do not fit into the battery collection unit slot. - NOTE: Contamination from unaccepted battery types or other forms of waste in our recycling unit can be a hazard for our team and customers. Please ask our team if you're unsure whether your batteries can be accepted in the unit.
The national battery recycling program provides the largest network of household and power tool battery retailer recycling locations in New Zealand, making it easy and convenient for all customers. - Q: Why shouldn’t I put batteries in my rubbish or recycling bin?
- A: When batteries or e-waste items end up landfill there is the risk that harmful substances leach into the surrounding environment. By recycling your unused or unwanted items, you can be sure that any hazardous substances are being processed safely.
- Q: Are batteries dangerous and can they start fires?
- A: Lithium-ion batteries supply power to many kinds of powertools and everyday devices. Like any product, a small number of these batteries can be defective - they can overheat, catch fire or explode. It is therefore important that lithium-ion batteries are disposed of correctly, and are not put in your curbside rubbish or recycling, and instead are responsibly recycled at a centre such as Makita Factory Service Centres.
- Q: How much will battery recycling cost me?
- A: Drop off for Makita batteries under 5kgs is absolutely free.
We have a drop-off stations located in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch.
