[smileysteve]

To put this in perspective, there are huge issues recyling lead acid batteries exposed this year.

I consider lead acid batteries relatively simple with all materials being large and not particularly binding.

But it's somehow easy to outsource this to a smelter with inappropriate smelting, and no controls on worker safety.

So anything smaller, more complex, or more interewined, with things like silica involved...

[tonyedgecombe]

Interestingly lead acid batteries are the most recycled consumer goods.

Of course that’s not to say there are no problems with the process.