The average person in the United Kingdom goes through around 20 batteries a year, making battery recycling an important environmental issue. While most recycling centres will accept batteries, some retailers such as Tesco also offer in-store battery recycling schemes.
In order to recycle batteries at Tesco, simply take them to the customer service desk and ask for a battery recycling envelope. Once the envelope has been filled with used batteries, it can be placed in the special battery recycling box.
Tesco stores aim to recycle all batteries collected.
It is important to recycle batteries because they contain harmful chemicals such as lead and cadmium. These chemicals can pollute the environment if batteries are disposed of in landfill sites. Recycling batteries helps to prevent this pollution and protects our environment.
Can I recycle batteries at Tesco?
Yes, you can recycle batteries at Tesco. Simply take them to the customer service desk and ask for a battery recycling envelope.
