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gillzlloyd  
#1 Posted : 09 November 2010 10:16:35(UTC)
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gillzlloyd

During the course of our daily business we can use up to 50 AA batteries a day. Currently we personally take them to the local waste disposal site for disposal. However, as we're a commercial business, should we be arranging for a licienced company to remove and dispose of the batteries?
m  
#2 Posted : 09 November 2010 10:29:49(UTC)
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m

You can arrange with your supplier who should give you a collection box. RS have a service via a paid for service
grim72  
#3 Posted : 09 November 2010 10:38:48(UTC)
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grim72

This might be a useful starting point for you http://www.batteryback.org/links.html There is also some info on the Defra website http://www.defra.gov.uk/...aste/producer/batteries/
johnmurray  
#4 Posted : 09 November 2010 11:10:21(UTC)
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johnmurray

MB1  
#5 Posted : 09 November 2010 12:09:07(UTC)
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MB1

Ever considered replacing with rechargeable batteries?
auntysmash  
#6 Posted : 09 November 2010 12:20:47(UTC)
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auntysmash

Hi, What on earth do you do to use up so many batteries? Yep, you'll need a Waste Carriers Licence to take waste to the disposal site yourself. If you get a third party to take them away for you, then check they have a licence because you may be liable for the 'illegal' transit if they haven't. There is a page somewhere on the Environment Agency website where you can search under the contractors name for that (or by area I think), but can't find the link just now. Ta Stu
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