From the start of February there will be collection and drop off points for used batteries in shops and other locations, so it will be much easier to recycle batteries.
The 1st of February will see the introduction of drop off points in most supermarkets, libraries, schools, high street shops and some town halls. Not only will it be much easier for batteries to be recycled but it will also help the UK hit its recycling targets set by the EU.
It’s hoped the new recycling facilities will help Britain recycle up to 25% of its batteries by 2012, rising to 45% in 2016, at the moment only 3% of batteries are recycled.
All retailers that sell more than 32kg of batteries a year must offer recycling facilities from the 1st of February.
You can recycle you unwanted batteries at any retailers where you see the ‘Be Positive Sign.’