Zombie batteries are wreaking havoc at waste facilities across the country.
You can join us in the fight against zombie batteries by recycling them responsibly.
*Source: Environmental Services Association 2019
Zombie batteries can be found lurking in a range of household electronic devices like mobile phones, laptop computers and tablets, motorised toys, power tools, cameras, headphones and even electronic cigarettes!
The Take Charge campaign was started by the Environmental Services Association (ESA), which represents many of UK’s largest recycling and waste management companies.
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Searching for a good deal on Black Friday or Cyber Monday to upgrade your tech? What will you do with the old stuff?🤔 Try donating or selling items that still work - but if they're broken, remember to take the batteries out before recycling the device responsibly #takecharge https://t.co/wAwbiLipF4
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