Cayman 27
August 24, 2014
Small
batteries are now being collected by the Department of Environmental Health’s
(DEH) recycling programme. Batteries used in cellphones, cameras, pagers,
two-way radios, calculators, small cordless tools, and other personal digital
devices can be recycled.
This
is in addition to the department’s current programme of collecting lead-acid
batteries used in cars, boats, heavy equipment and other large vehicles. The Ministry of Health, Sports, Youth &
Culture (HSY&C) and the Department of Environmental Health (DEH) are urging
everyone to support recycling.
Minister
responsible for Environmental Health, Hon. Osbourne Bodden noted: “Recycling is
a key component to reduce overall waste volume.
I am pleased that the Department of Environmental Health is adding
another element to the recycling programme.”
The
DEH is asking the public not to throw the batteries in the household trash, but
to bring the batteries to the DEH battery recycling containers which will be
located at the supermarkets, schools and central points throughout the three
islands. Read the whole story here.
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