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RECYCLING BATTERIES

Many old batteries end up in landfill, where they can leak harmful chemicals into the soil . You can help tackle this problem by
recycling your batteries .
Most supermarkets and shops that sell batteries now have collection bins for used batteries . Some town halls, libraries or
schools may also set up collection points . Look out for the Be Positive signs, or similar signs, in shop windows and in stores
to find these collection points . Several local councils already collect batteries in the doorstep recycling collection, or provide
bins at the local waste and recycling center . Check with your local council to find out what battery recycling choices are
available in your area .
For more details about battery recycling, and the new laws, visit the website of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural
Affairs (Defra) .
Why Recycle Household Batteries?
Some household batteries contain chemicals like lead, mercury or cadmium . If batteries are thrown into your normal rubbish
bin, they are likely to end up in landfill . Once buried, the batteries start to break down and can leak some of these chemicals
into the ground . This can cause soil and water pollution, which may be a health risk for humans . Recycling stops batteries
going to landfill and helps recover thousands of tons of metals, including valuable metals like nickel, cobalt and silver . This
reduces the need to mine new materials, cutting CO2 emissions and saving resources .
What happens to the used batteries?
Recycled batteries are first sorted into different types – for example lithium, alkaline, lead cell, mercury button – as each
type is recycled differently . Lead acid batteries (used for car batteries) and mercury button cell batteries (flat, round, silver
batteries found in watches) are fully recycled in the UK . Lithium and alkaline batteries (AA, AAA and 9v batteries) are
part-recycled in the UK . They are then sent to plants abroad for the rest of the process . Other types of battery are sent
abroad, as the UK does not currently have plants that can recycle these .
DISPOSAL OF USED BATTERIES:
to environment and human health . This symbol marked on the battery and/or packaging indicates that used
battery shall not be treated as municipal waste . Instead it shall be left at the appropriate collection point
for recycling .
By ensuring the used batteries are disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences
for environment and human health . The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources .
For more information about collection and reclying of used batteries, please contact your local
municipality, your waste disposal service or the point of sale where you purchased this product .
Battery may contain hazardous substances which could be endangering
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