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Waste Batteries WRAP Recycling Signs
£12.50
In stock
SKU
WRAP23*
Waste Batteries WRAP Recycling Signs identify designated collection points for used batteries with a pink-and-white battery symbol and WRAP Recycle Now branding. Choose rigid plastic or self-adhesive vinyl in three portrait sizes.
Waste Batteries WRAP Recycling Signs identify used-battery collection points with a clear pink-and-white battery symbol and Recycle Now branding. Place them on or beside the correct container so staff, visitors and customers can recognise where batteries should be separated for recycling.
Where to Install
Place the sign directly on, above or beside the designated battery recycling container, facing the normal approach so people see the message before choosing where to dispose of a battery. Keep it visually associated with one collection point rather than positioned between several bins, where the intended container could be unclear.
Viewing Distance
Choose the sign size according to how far away people are likely to approach the collection point. The distances below are practical positioning guidance rather than certified visibility ratings; lighting, mounting height, viewing angle and surrounding visual clutter will all affect recognition.
| Selected size | Best suited to | Practical approach distance |
|---|---|---|
| H 210 x W 148 mm | On or immediately beside the battery container | Approx. 3–5 m (10–16 ft) |
| H 297 x W 210 mm | Shared recycling points or a wall above the container | Approx. 5–10 m (16–33 ft) |
| H 420 x W 297 mm | Larger collection points with a longer approach | Approx. 10–15 m (33–49 ft) |
Expected Safety Outcomes After Installation
Correct positioning gives people an earlier and clearer indication of which collection point is intended for waste batteries, reducing uncertainty at the moment they choose a disposal container.
✅ Makes the designated battery recycling point easier to recognise before disposal.
✅ Helps distinguish battery collection from nearby general waste or other recycling streams.
✅ Gives staff, visitors and customers a clearer visual prompt to separate used batteries correctly.
Specifications
- Sign message: “batteries”
- Sign type: Recycling
- Purpose: Identifies a battery recycling collection point
- Size: H 420 x W 297 mm
- Size: H 297 x W 210 mm
- Size: H 210 x W 148 mm
- Supplied as: Single
- Materials: Rigid Plastic, Vinyl
- Material thickness: Varies depending on material
- Orientation: Portrait
- Shape: Rectangle
- Background colour: Pink
- Text and symbol colour: White
- Includes WRAP's Recycle Now logo
- Finish: Glossy film surface or satin
- Photoluminescent: No
- Reflective: No
- Display area: Indoors/outdoors
- Mounting: Wall or container
- Vinyl: Self-adhesive backing
- Rigid Plastic: Fixing materials sold separately
Installation Guidance
Battery point placement mistakes
❌ Do not position the sign between several containers if users could mistake which one it identifies.
❌ Do not place it behind bin lids, stored items or equipment that interrupts the normal sightline.
❌ Do not mount it so far from the collection container that the message becomes detached from the disposal point.
❌ Do not choose the smallest size where users normally approach from substantially further away.
Limits of the recycling message
❌ Do not assume the generic “batteries” message tells users which battery types or chemistries the container accepts.
❌ Do not rely on the sign instead of separate instructions needed for damaged or specially handled batteries.
❌ Do not use signage to make an unsuitable collection container or storage arrangement acceptable.
❌ Do not rely on this non-photoluminescent, non-reflective sign where visibility depends on those properties.
Clearer battery collection points
✅ Position the sign where it faces the normal direction from which people approach the container.
✅ Keep the sign visibly associated with the specific battery collection container it identifies.
✅ Apply the self-adhesive Vinyl to an appropriate clean, smooth surface or use suitable separately purchased fixings for Rigid Plastic.
✅ Check periodically that the sign remains visible and has not become obscured by containers, stock or other information.
Frequently asked questions
What are Waste Batteries WRAP Recycling Signs used for? They identify a designated collection point for used batteries and help people distinguish it from general waste and other recycling containers.Which size should I choose? Choose the 210 x 148 mm sign for close-range identification on or beside a container, 297 x 210 mm where the point needs to be recognised from further away, and 420 x 297 mm where people approach across a larger area.
Should I choose Rigid Plastic or Vinyl? Vinyl has a self-adhesive backing and suits a suitable smooth mounting surface. Choose Rigid Plastic where you prefer a separate rigid sign; its fixing materials are sold separately.
Can this sign be used for every type of waste battery? Only use it where the associated collection point accepts the batteries being presented. The general “batteries” message does not specify particular battery types, chemistries or collection restrictions.
Does the sign replace instructions for storing or handling waste batteries? No. It identifies the recycling point but does not replace any separate arrangements needed for storage, handling, damaged batteries or particular battery types.
Features and Benefits
Features
- ✓ Pink-and-white portrait design with battery pictogram and “batteries” message
- ✓ Incorporates WRAP's Recycle Now branding
- ✓ Three sizes: 210 x 148 mm, 297 x 210 mm and 420 x 297 mm
- ✓ Choice of Rigid Plastic or self-adhesive Vinyl
Benefits
- ✓ Helps people identify the correct battery collection point before disposing of waste
- ✓ Creates a recognisable recycling message alongside other Recycle Now waste streams
- ✓ Lets you select a size that better suits the distance from which the collection point is approached
- ✓ Gives you a material choice for direct application or separate rigid mounting
Related signs for batteries and electrical recycling
If mixed electrical equipment is collected nearby, use electrical item recycling signs at that separate stream. This helps users avoid placing general electrical items into a battery receptacle.
Where low-energy lamps have their own collection, add low energy lamp recycling signs beside the appropriate container. The specific message helps keep bulbs separate from loose batteries.
For fluorescent tubes, position fluorescent lamp tube recycling signs at the dedicated collection point. This gives users a clear route for a longer lamp format that should not be confused with batteries.
To compare other specialist household streams, browse household recycling signs for batteries and electrical items and select only the signs that match your actual collections. This keeps the internal linking useful while supporting a straightforward recycling setup.
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