Photo of a battery. The State Government is offering funding to local councils and registered charities to establish convenient battery drop off locations, to keep batteries out of household bins. Acting Minister for Environment Gayle Tierney announced on Monday 14 July that $1.7 million in funding is available through the Circular Economy Hazardous Waste Fund…
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