Don't Put Batteries in The Bin

[ebikeerwidnes]

They certainly do not go in the same bin here

The recycling bins come round on one week then the "general" binds the next week

As far as batteries go - I have a bag that I put them in and take it to ASDA when it is full - probably should do it soon actually as I haven't for a while

People need to think that if a fire happens then the counsel incur costs - i.e. it comes out of the counsel tax
but people don;t think

 

[Electric_Andy]

I have a drill battery (6mAh) that hasn't worked for a year but I've still kept. Can I chuck that in the battery bin at the supermarket, or should I try to dismantle it and just throw the actual batteries in?

 

[Alex321]

They certainly do not go in the same bin here

The recycling bins come round on one week then the "general" binds the next week

As far as batteries go - I have a bag that I put them in and take it to ASDA when it is full - probably should do it soon actually as I haven't for a while

People need to think that if a fire happens then the counsel incur costs - i.e. it comes out of the counsel tax
but people don;t think

Yes, it will cost the Council (sic), but they should have insurance.

And battery fires are in fact incredibly rare, paticularly in small household batteries.

I know you shouldn't put them in general waste, but I always thoughht that was because of the toxic chemicals in them, rather than any fire risk.