Cyprus heralds one million kilograms of batteries recycled

More than one million kilograms of batteries have been recycled in Cyprus since 2009, according to figures released by the Cyprus waste management association on Monday.

The organisation said total collections have reached 1,021,719 kilograms since it began operating, marking a milestone in efforts to divert hazardous waste from landfills.

In 2025 alone, 91,111 kilograms of batteries were collected nationwide.

The increase, it said, was supported by sustained public participation and an expanded collection network.

The association operates 6,135 battery collection bins placed in supermarkets, shops, schools, public buildings and banks.

“These figures confirm the consistency of Cypriot consumers in recycling, despite the challenges,” the association said, adding that the results strengthen its strategy to reduce toxic waste entering landfills.

Describing the milestone as a significant environmental gain, the organisation said that “the first million kilograms is an environmental victory, but we are not complacent. We continue together for the next million.”