Battery Waste

 

 

1: Battery Waste Management Cost Information

 

British American Tobacco UK Ltd. is registered with a Producer Responsibility Organisation: ERP UK Ltd. who are responsible for the management of waste batteries. The following waste management costs are paid through participation in those PROs: 1.85 £/kg of obligation + 20% VAT for Lithium-Ion Polymer Batteries –

 

 

2: Information on Disposal of Devices Containing Lithium-Ion Batteries

 

We are committed to managing our impact on the environment and adhere to relevant legislation, including on waste electrical and electronic equipment and batteries, in respect of all our products.

End users have an important role to play in contributing to waste prevention. This page sets out more information about how you can recycle your devices, waste batteries and components once you have finished using them.

 

 

3 : Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) and Batteries

 

End-of-life electrical and electronic products are known as Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE).

WEEE and waste batteries may contain hazardous materials, components and substances that can present a risk to human health and the environment if handled incorrectly at the end of life. They may also contain reusable parts and valuable materials that can be recycled.

To conserve natural resources and prevent possible negative impacts on the environment and human health, WEEE and waste batteries must not be discarded together with household waste and should be collected separately for proper treatment and disposal.

 

 

4 : Disposal and Recycling

 

You should never dispose of devices containing lithium-ion batteries in household waste.

Please contact your local authority or waste disposal services for details on your nearest authorised WEEE collection point and authorised battery collection point, where you can take WEEE and waste batteries for safe disposal.

To find your nearest battery recycling point, visit:[ https://www.recyclenow.com/recycling-locator].

For further information on product take-back and recycling, visit:[Insert BAT recycling / take-back page link].

 

 

5 : Safe Handling of Lithium-Ion Batteries

 

Please observe the following safety instructions when handling waste lithium-ion batteries:

Do not handle lithium-ion batteries if they are damaged.
Do not dispose of lithium-ion batteries in fire.
Do not submerge lithium-ion batteries in water.
Do not crush, puncture or disassemble lithium-ion batteries.
Dispose of lithium-ion batteries at an appropriate collection facility.
Do not throw lithium-ion batteries into general household waste or recycling bins.

6: Information for Waste Management Operators

 

If you are a waste management operator and require further information about WEEE or waste batteries, please contact us.