Battery recycling to be available nationally

In the UK only about three to five per cent of all household batteries are recycled. Most old batteries end up in landfill, where they can leak harmful chemicals into the soil. From 1 February you'll be able to recycle batteries anywhere you see the Be Positive sign.
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Environmentandgreenerliving/Wasteandrecyclin...

From February 2010 all portable household batteries can be recycled. See Directgov Recycling Batteries article for details of how and where to recycle batteries. Further information is also available in the list of frequently asked questions (PDF 121 KB).
http://www.defra.gov.uk/environment/waste/producer/batteries/affected.ht...