Where can used batteries and remote controls
be disposed of?
Currently, some flashlights, remote controls, or watches still require batteries for use. However, many people who use these batteries until they deteriorate tend to throw them in general trash or general waste, which is incorrect. Today, yologreennews will recommend the correct and appropriate places to dispose of these batteries so that they do not affect health and the environment.
What are flashlight batteries and remote control batteries?
These batteries are primary batteries, which are batteries that cannot be recharged once used or are often called “batteries”. There are many types, such as alkaline batteries, lithium batteries, etc. These batteries come in many sizes. They are used in radios, clocks, flashlights, and can store a lot of energy. They have a long lifespan, but when they are used up, they become waste or pollution. Flashlight batteries can be divided into two main types: primary cells and secondary cells.
The dangers of batteries
The dangers of batteries come from the substances used to make batteries, which are lead, manganese, cadmium, nickel, mercury, and chemicals used in the reaction, such as sulfuric acid. If these toxins are not properly disposed of or managed, they will contaminate water sources, soil, and air, which can spread to people, animals, and plants, as follows:
1. Acute or chronic illness from contact with toxic substances or used battery waste that contains toxic substances, which is often found in workers who work in factories that make flashlights and batteries, garbage collectors, and villagers who dig up garbage. These toxins can enter the body through breathing and eating food contaminated with toxins. They can also be absorbed through the skin.
2. Contaminating soil, groundwater, and nearby surface water sources that are used as a source of water for household consumption
3. Air pollution from the spread of chemicals or dust from burning garbage that contains battery waste. When we inhale toxic air into our bodies, it will affect our health.
Where is the right place to dispose of batteries?
Currently, there are many places that have drop-off points for batteries and batteries, especially in Bangkok, where there are drop-off points in various districts. The locations are as follows:
1. 7-Eleven (some locations)
2. In all 50 district offices of Bangkok, and at Bangkok City Hall, Giant Swing, and Bangkok City Hall Din Daeng, which began as a pilot project in 2023
3. If you can’t find a drop-off point, you can throw it in a hazardous waste bin.
If there are any places that yologreennews didn’t mention, everyone can come and post the location to help spread the news. For the environment and everyone’s health in the future
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