Lytham St. Anne’s Ship Hire have shared this important advice with regard to the disposal of Lithium-Ion and Lithium batteries, which are extremely dangerous and damaging to the environment and as such should never be placed in general waste or sent to normal recycling avenues.
As part of their commitment to environmental sustainability and safety, Lytham St. Anne’s Skip Hire are emphasising that Lithium-Ion and Lithium batteries, which are commonly found in various electronic devices such as mobile phones, vapes, electric vehicles, power tools, and laptops, should be responsibly and properly disposed of.
Why It Matters?
- Lithium-Ion and Lithium batteries pose significant dangers to the environment and are classified as Class 9 dangerous goods under ADR regulations.
- To mitigate fire risks and enhance safety, these batteries must be stored and packaged with utmost care.
What You Should Know?
- Lithium-Ion batteries are commonly found in a wide range of various electronic devices such as mobile phones, vapes, electric vehicles, power tools, and laptops.
- Due to their hazardous nature, we want to emphasise that we DO NOT ACCEPT ANY GENERAL BATTERIES OR LITHIUM BATTERIES in our skips.
Proper Recycling in the UK
To ensure responsible disposal, it’s crucial to adhere to the Waste Batteries and Accumulators Regulations 2009.
- These regulations mandate producers of portable batteries to establish and fund collection and recycling programs.
- As a consumer, you can contribute by taking your used batteries to designated collection points, including local authorities, civic amenity sites, retailers, and waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) recycling sites.
How Lytham St. Anne’s Skip Hire Can Help
- If you have batteries to dispose of, please place them in a bag and hand them to our driver.
- We are more than willing to facilitate the proper disposal of these batteries.
For more information about Lytham St. Anne’s Skip Hire and their first-rate local services go to: https://lythamstannesskiphireltd.com/
