COLLECTION & SAFE STORAGE OF DOMESTIC BATTERIES​

Each year in the UK we throw away approx. 600 million batteries. Batteries can be found in every room in the house. They are used in electrical and electronic items, for example: toys, remote controls, mobile phones, alarm clocks and even doorbells. In fact, every person in Britain uses about 10 batteries a year! 

Most batteries are put into rubbish bins and then taken to landfill sites. There are different types of batteries which can contain dangerous chemicals including: lead,cadmium, zinc, lithium and even mercury. 

When batteries begin to rot away in landfill sites these chemicals may leak into the ground, which can cause soil and water pollution. When chemicals contaminate soil and water animals, humans and the environment can be harmed. 

Recycling is a great way to help protect the environment. Each battery placed in a recycling bin will be taken apart and the materials will be used to make something new.

Scotsdales want to help keep the UK a cleaner place to live for future generations, and as such, we’re happy to assist anyone that is willing to play their part by accepting old batteries that may otherwise end up in landfill.