The best ways to recycle your batteries

Batteries should not be disposed of in typical municipal household rubbish due to the substantial risk of environmental harm.

Every battery you recycle will be dismantled, with the materials reclaimed and utilised for new batteries or products. In addition, a crossed-out wheeled bin symbol appears on all batteries. This means they can't be thrown out in regular garbage and must be taken to a recycling centre.

Fast skips, a skip hire and recycling company, frequently comes across batteries and gadgets throughout their recycling procedures and would want to offer advice on how we can all recycle them more easily.

Battery packs from laptops, phones, and household equipment can be disposed of at designated supermarket drop-off locations. Your batteries can be left in the recycling bins found in the store. Computer, telephone, power tool, and remote control device battery packs can be recycled at authorised battery collection sites. If you can't get the power pack out, instead of throwing it away, place it in your electrical recycling bin.

It's always a good idea to check with your local council to see whether they offer a battery collection service in your area, especially if you need to dispose of large batteries like those used in computers or laptops. If not, you can return them to the store where you got them or to your local recycling centre. Most electronics stores now have a take-back programme to encourage recycling, and some even provide discounts on other items if you return your old ones.