Did you know?
Batteries contain various hazardous materials - such as lead, mercury, cadmium, zinc, manganese and lithium - yet we are putting them in landfill sites. Recycling batteries is currently at least ten times more expensive than burying them in landfill sites.
Reduce
Try to avoid the use of batteries by using mains electricity where possible. There is now a good selection of wind up radios and torches on the market.
Reuse
Use rechargeable batteries wherever possible. Even better look out for solar battery chargers.
Recycle
You can recycle household batteries at all three reuse and recycling centres.
Find out more about battery recycling in Hammersmith and Fulham.
In Wandsworth, household batteries can be recycled at any library or leisure centre, or at the Town Hall. Find out more about battery disposal in Wandsworth.
Find out how to recycle car batteries.
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