Don't Forget Battery Recycling Has Been Made Easier

As I previously tweeted (we are on

twitter @kingstonpeople ) the government on 1st February

implemented new rules to ensure the UK meets a EU Directive on

Battery Recycling to avoid being fined. This means that all retailers

who sell more than one pack of 4 AA batteries a day, 32Kg of

batteries a year, has to provide battery recycling facilities.

The British Retail Consortium Head of

Environment Bob Gordon said: "The aim of reducing the number of

batteries going to landfill is a good one. Retailers recognise their

responsibilities and they're ready with the facilities the law

requires but on its own that won't be enough.

All the evidence shows home collections

of recyclables are easiest for customers and produce the best

results. Developing these mustn't be ignored.”

Taking this on board, Kingston Council

has reminded householders that battery recycling is included as part

of the doorstep recycling scheme.

If like me you are not included in the

scheme, then the only council facilities provided is the Villiers

Road “Tip”.