Post by ronturner on Mar 10, 2010 20:59:15 GMT 1
I see from browsing the internet there is discussion in the UK on how to encourage proper disposal of batteries. This is what we do here in The Vendée. Maybe somebody can promote the idea in UK.
The Prefecture of the Vendée, (The departmental governing body) issued every household with a small cardboard container about 10cm cubed. It came as a simple flat pack delivered by the postman. New arrivals are issued with a box by the town hall when you register as a resident of the community. You keep this box in a convenient place in the house and pop in all your used batteries and ink cartridges.
From time to time, you just tip the contents of the box into a container which is at the entry door of all supermarkets and DIY stores. They, being the biggest seller of such items, are responsible for safe disposal.
The Prefecture of the Vendée, (The departmental governing body) issued every household with a small cardboard container about 10cm cubed. It came as a simple flat pack delivered by the postman. New arrivals are issued with a box by the town hall when you register as a resident of the community. You keep this box in a convenient place in the house and pop in all your used batteries and ink cartridges.
From time to time, you just tip the contents of the box into a container which is at the entry door of all supermarkets and DIY stores. They, being the biggest seller of such items, are responsible for safe disposal.
) collection points though but will look out for them.