
27/06/2025
Hi Yarra Ranges and Cardinia 👋
During the severe storms in your area in 2021, we handed out free battery charging power banks to help customers charge their phones during an outage.
While they were helpful at the time, these power banks will now be reaching the end of their natural shelf-life.
Some of these power banks may have stopped working or malfunction over time.
If you still have one of these AusNet branded, wood-grained style power banks and it shows any signs of deterioration, we recommend taking it to your nearest battery or electronics recycling drop-off point.
You can visit the following websites for more information:
· www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/ewaste
· www.recyclemate.com.au/
· www.sustainability.vic.gov.au/recycling-and-reducing-waste-at-home/small-acts-big-impact/small-act-take-batteries-to-recycling-point
For more information on battery safety visit: www.productsafety.gov.au/consumers/be-safe-around-the-home/safely-use-batteries-and-technology/lithium-ion-batteries-guide --next-steps-if-a-product-is-unsafe-
Yarra Ranges Council Cardinia Shire Council