The Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Waste Partnership (RECAP) is urging residents to recycle batteries and battery‑powered electricals safely, following an increase in fires caused by incorrectly disposed lithium‑ion batteries.
All types of batteries can be recycled free of charge at Household Recycling Centres, supermarkets and DIY stores. This includes loose household batteries, lithium‑ion and rechargeable batteries, and batteries found inside small electrical items.