Do not dispose of household batteries at home. Take this waste to your local recycling centre (RC).
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Which RC container
Use the special container for household batteries.
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Which RC accept this waste
All our recycling centres accept household batteries.
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Safety information
Batteries are a major fire hazard. They also contain heavy metals such as cadmium and zinc that can be toxic to the environment if not disposed of correctly.
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Further information
Some shops and supermarkets that sell batteries will collect and recycle them for you.
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You could also...
Consider using rechargeable batteries if you don't already.