Farmers urged to recycle waste batteries as new EU targets approach
Figures reveal almost 500 tonnes of waste farm fence batteries have been collected for recycling since 2019. Picture: Conor McCabe Photography
The agricultural sector is being urged to recycle all waste batteries, especially electric fencer batteries, as new legislation due later this year is expected to increase collection targets from 45% to 63% by 2027.
WEEE Ireland made the call along with Ministers Ossian Smyth and Pippa Hackett, as figures reveal almost 500 tonnes of waste electric fencer batteries have been collected for recycling since 2019.
