THE LEGISLATION
21st October 2010, Page 32
21st October 2010
Page 32
Page 32, 21st October 2010
— THE LEGISLATION
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The European Batteries Directive, introduced in September 2006, arriving in the UK two years later, has two parts: the collection of waste batteries; and the standard of collection and recycling. With automotive and industrial already well catered for, the portable battery (any battery pack that is sealed or can be hand carried) was its key target. Emphasis for costs created by collecting and recycling is placed on the producer. Any retailer selling more than 32kg of batteries is required to take back batteries free of charge.