Did you know; in the UK only 27% of all batteries purchased are actually recycled? It is also estimated that the average British household uses at least 10 batteries a year which roughly translates to 60,000 tonnes worth of batteries every year. 

But what does all of this mean? Well, this means that tonnes of Co2 emissions could be avoided if more batteries were recycled. In fact, it is often cited that over 20,000 batteries unnecessarily fill up landfills in the UK alone. 

Over the last decade or so, there has been a general push towards being more environmentally friendly. Underpinned by the UK government’s Green Deal which was established back in January 2013; more and more Britons have been making the extra effort to reduce their carbon footprint. And in the battery industry, there is no difference. 

So whether you have Airsoft batteries or 6.6v batteries, we encourage you to recycle them when you no longer require them. That is why in this blog, we will cover how, why and where to effectively recycle any old batteries you may have. 

Why Should We Recycle Batteries? 

If you are of the mindset that it is unimportant to recycle your batteries and chargers, this has already been proven very incorrect. If left to rot in landfills over time, chemicals from batteries may leak into the ground and, subsequently, the soil. This in turn might contaminate the soil and even the water supply potentially causing harm to humans and other living organisms. 

To put it plainly, you should recycle your batteries as this drastically helps the environment and subsequently leads to a better quality of life for most living organisms. 

Where Can You Recycle?

Now we have established why you should recycle your batteries, now you might be wondering, where can you actually take them to be recycled. 

In the UK, recycling batteries is actually very safe and simple. If you have old batteries to recycle, you can take them to a supermarket or retail store, and they usually have a recycle pot towards the front of the store. Some people find it helpful to put the batteries in a see-through food bag in preparation for emptying them into a collection container. However, this is by no means essential. 

Additionally, some local councils will collect used batteries as part of their collection service. It must be said however, not all councils offer this door stop service and as such; you might prefer to rely on taking your batteries to your local supermarket to err on the side of caution.

As previously touched upon, it is essential to dispose of your batteries in the correct manner. After you take your old batteries to the collection container, the batteries are exposed of, in the correct fashion. 

How Are They Recycled? 

Exactly how batteries are recycled is actually rather simple. Once collected from the collection point, the battery types are sorted into different categories depending on the material that was used to make them. 

Different types of material are used to make different types of products. For example, lithium-ion batteries are repurposed for laptops. If you want to help the recycling process to be as efficient and effective as possible; you can sort the batteries into categories before putting them into the collection point. 

Do You Have Batteries To Recycle? 

If you have old batteries to recycle, be it 11.1v batteries or life batteries, be sure to take them to your local collection container. While on the topic of high quality batteries and chargers, why don’t you check out our extensive range of fantastic batteries and/or chargers.