Inadequate collection of batteries

Name(s): 
Improper disposal of household batteries
Nature 
Household batteries contain toxic metals, particularly cadmium, mercury and lead. Their indiscriminate disposal into landfill creates pollution problems in groundwater.
Incidence 
In 1993, the annual disposal of household batteries was just under half a kg (around 8 batteries) per person. The most effective battery collection programme in the USA achieved 18% recovery and commonly recovery was as low as 7%.
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Type 
(E) Emanations of other problems