What?
Household batteries of any size including battery packs from electrical items are suitable for recycling.
Where?
Batteries should be brought to a Civic Amenity Site or lots of shops and supermarkets who sell batteries will have a collection point
Check the Waste Services Locator on this site for further details.
Why?
When you recycle anything with a plug or a battery you are helping to reduce the amount of waste going to landfill.
Batteries generally contain hazardous components and therefore need to be disposed of correctly.
General Comment / Tip
Most supermarkets will have battery boxes where you can leave your used batteries for free.
If you use a lot of batteries why not try using rechargeable ones instead.