Car batteries
Environmental benefits:Car batteries are one of the few types of battery that can be recycled.
How to recycle: Car batteries, by law, must not be disposed of with household waste. Garages, scrap metal facilities and some recycling centres will take them. Sometimes the specialist who replaces your battery will be able to dispose of the old one safely for you.
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