money from used batteries

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chunkychocky wrote: »

I may have remembered this wrong, but I thought that any shop that sells batteries now has a legal obligation to accept used ones back for recycling.

Yep its part of the WEEE Regulations:

The UK WEEE Regulations place takeback obligations on retailers and other distributors who sell electrical and electronic equipment (EEE).
A retailer selling EEE to the public will have to ensure that their customers can return their WEEE in store, free of charge when purchasing a similar item or an item for similar use as their old equipment.
Private householders should be able (but not compelled) to return their WEEE to retailers who offer in-store takeback. Retailers may set up alternative collection systems as long as they are still

convenient for customers.


source http://www.sepa.org.uk/waste/waste_regulation/producer_responsibility/weee/retailers_and_distributors.aspx (i know this is the Scottish EPA but its the same law that applies)