Battery Recycling
11 June 2011 by HamstRecycling of batteries is something which seems not to be widely practiced by many households across Scunthorpe, many people I’ve talked to are unaware that North Lincolnshire Council's collect used batteries, it could just be down to the fact it isn’t promoted a much as other forms of recycling are e.g.; cans, glass, paper, etc. Maybe it just seems a natural instinct to throw spent batteries in the bin.
Batteries contain a range of metals which, if go to landfill, can contaminate the soil and waterways. These metals can be reused as a secondary raw material in other uses.
As mentioned North Lincolnshire Council do collect all portable batteries (including rechargable batteries) AA, AAA, size C and D and button batteries. for recycling via the kerbside recycling scheme, all they ask is residents put them in a clear plastic bag and place it in the GREEN box on top of the cans and glass so that it is visible.
Car batteries are not included in this, they can, however, be taken to one of the Household Recycling Centres like the one on Cottage Beck Road.
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