Types of Batteries Various types of dry cell batteries include alkaline, nickel, cadmium, lithium, nickel metal hydride, iron, zinc carbon, and silver, as well as AA, AAA, C, D, and 9-volt. In order to prevent short circuiting, isolate batteries by placing each one in a separate plastic baggie or tape the terminals on the battery.

Battery Recycling in Brighton/Worthing/ Littlehampton - You can reduce the amount of hazardous substances released in to the environment from used batteries by recycling.  Our goal is to facilitate the collection and recycling of rechargeable batteries in Brighton/Worthing/ Littlehampton so that heavy metals can be properly recovered rather than being released into the environment and leaching into Brighton/Worthing/ Littlehamptons water systems.  By recycling all battery types, even when toxic heavy metals are not present, the reuse of reclaimed materials means that less mining is needed to obtain raw materials

Select Your Containers Select what size container you need based on how many and what type batteries you have.  Each container comes with a pre-paid shipping label. One low fee covers everything you need the container, shipping to Brighton/Worthing/ Littlehamptons recycling center, recycling charges, and a certificate of recycling. Fill Containers with batteries and ship.  All containers are certified for safe storage and transport and have poly bag liners for your safety, and come with full instructions. Each time you recycle a Certificate of Recycling verifying your recycling history is sent to you.