Out of date batteries

TRNCVaughan


Joined: 27/04/2008
Posts: 4578

Message Posted:
13/01/2012 10:56

Just bought 3 packs of AA batteries and all were out of date, some over 3 years OOD. Not saying where but check them before you buy them.

elko2



Joined: 24/07/2007
Posts: 4400

Message Posted:
13/01/2012 14:00

I bought some CR2032 button batteries GP brand and they were very short lived. My friend had similar experience. Now I insist on Maxell brand.

ismet

pammick


Joined: 09/07/2009
Posts: 722

Message Posted:
13/01/2012 15:28

On the subject of batteries - can anyone tell me of places where they have safe disposal points? I do not want to throw my old batteries in with the rubbish because of the obvious environmental issues involved.

Sensible replies only please - this is a serious issue!

Pam

Pippie


Joined: 02/12/2009
Posts: 1288

Message Posted:
13/01/2012 21:39

You're not getting many replies are you Pam??!!! Afterall "this is Cyprus"!!!

BizziLizzi


Joined: 02/08/2011
Posts: 855

Message Posted:
14/01/2012 00:13

Fraid so, I certainly never heard of any safe disposal points - if anyone has I, too, would like to know. The problem is that dealing with dangerous waste is a very expensive business. All I can suggest is careful separate wrapping of toxic and food waste to refuce the risk of contamination of food which might attract animals. And use stout bins with firm lids rather than bags. Goodness know what happens when it gets to the dumps, but at least that stops predators spreading it on the streets.

Namps


Joined: 14/05/2011
Posts: 45

Message Posted:
14/01/2012 10:30

plenty of the big stores on the south have re cycling bins but dont know of any north yet

michelle3012


Joined: 07/11/2008
Posts: 578

Message Posted:
14/01/2012 11:17

In the ravines with all the other rubbish!

R.C.T.Man.



Joined: 27/03/2009
Posts: 746

Message Posted:
14/01/2012 11:37

Do you not think it is your duty to inform the manager of the shop involved !!