They can be returned to local recycling centres and participating shops.
1 million battery recycling boxes are being distributed to homes across the country this month.
They can be returned to local recycling centres and participating shops at no cost.
Kildare people recycled the equivalent of 20 batteries per household last year, above the national average of 16, as new national data today revealed that only half of household batteries sold are making their way back for recycling each year.
WEEE Ireland is encouraging people to take the time to recycle them and also small electrical items.
CEO of the organisation Leo Donovan says recycling has a number of benefits:
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