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.
Only half of household batteries sold on the Irish market are recycled 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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