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To have thrown a bunch of smashed up old mobile phones in the bin

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Pavementworrier · 11/01/2026 18:45

Sims removed but otherwise just as they were

I'd been keeping of them to "destroy securely" but they're driving me insane around the house so enough was enough

Will I get digitally kidnapped now? They were really old and shit phones.

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Arlanymor · 11/01/2026 19:59

donaldtrumponlyhasonedancemove · 11/01/2026 19:58

The flag of Tanganyika used to have a giraffe on it.

Have to say that I LOVE this fact!

L0bstersLass · 11/01/2026 19:58

Pavementworrier · 11/01/2026 19:49

Please identify the legal power to issue this mythical fine. Thx.

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@Pavementworrier Which nation of the UK do you live in. Each nation has its own develved legislation. I'd hate to quote the wrong one.

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Pavementworrier · 11/01/2026 19:58

Kingdomofsleep · 11/01/2026 19:54

In London at least, but probably elsewhere too, there have been huge bus ads everywhere about recycling small electricals. That ad with the purple cat?

But I thought everyone knew it already.

Op do you chuck your cigarette butts on the ground because "they're biodegradable"? (They're not, not for many years). Or leave dog poo bags under hedges?

Nothing to do with net zero and everything to do with not wanting to turn our country into a wasteland

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I mean I don't smoke because the whole smoking being bad for one message was actually conveyed effectively

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Arlanymor · 11/01/2026 19:58

colourchanginglipstick · 11/01/2026 19:56

I wouldn't have know about batteries either tbh if it wasn't for my husband telling me. I don't set foot inside supermarkets/stores etc and do all my shopping online so haven't seen the bins. How do you dispose of them if you don't live near a store that takes them?

Look on your local authority website which tells you how to dispose of all of your household waste and the places in which to do it.

donaldtrumponlyhasonedancemove · 11/01/2026 19:58

The flag of Tanganyika used to have a giraffe on it.

Anyahyacinth · 11/01/2026 19:58

Pavementworrier · 11/01/2026 19:52

I guess where I live I'm well aware that very few people have the time or energy to be sorting their bins in any particular detail so there will be batteries (and foil??) in general waste and this must be something local authorities adjust for.

Maybe my data will be stolen by the local authority death battery checker as karma.

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All shops that sell batteries have bins to recycle used ones - unless this is a daft goady post...where have you been?

BrendaSmall · 11/01/2026 19:58

Bubblesgun · 11/01/2026 19:06

That s completely irresponsible. I hope you re not my friend. Do you put used batteries in the bin too?
of all the things that s stupid i think you getfirst prize.

fish them out and recycle them properly please.

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Where do you recycle batteries to?

Never heard of doing that where I live!

Namechange1345677 · 11/01/2026 19:57

Unfortunately you can't educate pork.

PumpkinSparkleFairy · 11/01/2026 19:57

Just to add I would recycle batteries and anything electronic. Clearly lots of people agree with me 😂

Arlanymor · 11/01/2026 19:57

gamerchick · 11/01/2026 19:55

Encounted it last night and someone else warned us. Someone who's bored I think.

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Thanks for the PSA - very helpful. 👏

colourchanginglipstick · 11/01/2026 19:56

I wouldn't have know about batteries either tbh if it wasn't for my husband telling me. I don't set foot inside supermarkets/stores etc and do all my shopping online so haven't seen the bins. How do you dispose of them if you don't live near a store that takes them?

Kingdomofsleep · 11/01/2026 19:56

TheNightingalesStarling · 11/01/2026 19:54

In an electrical bin.

Your council probably has a list on its website telling you want goes in each bin. We are fortunate enough to get a handy leaflet each year. I'm adding a picture of part of it since you don't believe people...

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Thank you for this, this is the leaflet I mentioned upthread!

Op you need to read your new year recycling leaflet!

Arlanymor · 11/01/2026 19:55

CalzoneOnLegs · 11/01/2026 19:52

How do you get MN to remove a blatant bored persons thread ?

I think you just spam it with non-related, boring facts until they get tired and go and watch the #peeyourpants challenge on TikTok, which they were probably doing (and I mean literally in both senses) before they started this thread.

I'll start: from 1977 to 2011, the national flag of Libya was green.

gamerchick · 11/01/2026 19:55

Arlanymor · 11/01/2026 19:52

Oh do they - I'm not well at present so people are annoying me more than they should. Thanks for this. Will abandon the thread as do not have the energy for ass-hattery.

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Encounted it last night and someone else warned us. Someone who's bored I think.

Anyahyacinth · 11/01/2026 19:55

Pavementworrier · 11/01/2026 19:25

I just don't believe most people recycle this stuff

Maybe this thread should be titled aibu to think nobody recycles batteries

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Not sure how you can be unaware of the need to recycle batteries and any other item that CAN be recycled...
Huge fires (with measurable associated deaths) for lithium batteries sent in general waste

TY78910 · 11/01/2026 19:55

Pavementworrier · 11/01/2026 19:51

Why would you not? Where would you put it?

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Take it to the tip to a designated appliance area. With small appliances I can fit in a bag I’ll take to a curry’s or an Apple Store. I would not throw it in the bin!!

Cappie73 · 11/01/2026 19:55

Pavementworrier · 11/01/2026 19:38

It was collected this morning and there have been zero fiery infernos reported since

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Bullshit

PGmicstand · 11/01/2026 19:55

Pavementworrier · 11/01/2026 19:25

I just don't believe most people recycle this stuff

Maybe this thread should be titled aibu to think nobody recycles batteries

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I don't know anyone who doesn't recycle batteries.

donaldtrumponlyhasonedancemove · 11/01/2026 19:54

@Pavementworrier you sad fuck getting entertainment out of this, stop story telling and get a real hobby

Kingdomofsleep · 11/01/2026 19:54

Pavementworrier · 11/01/2026 19:51

Why would you not? Where would you put it?

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In London at least, but probably elsewhere too, there have been huge bus ads everywhere about recycling small electricals. That ad with the purple cat?

But I thought everyone knew it already.

Op do you chuck your cigarette butts on the ground because "they're biodegradable"? (They're not, not for many years). Or leave dog poo bags under hedges?

Nothing to do with net zero and everything to do with not wanting to turn our country into a wasteland

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Pavementworrier · 11/01/2026 19:54

CalzoneOnLegs · 11/01/2026 19:52

How do you get MN to remove a blatant bored persons thread ?

If this is a genuinely huge deal it is probably a public good to leave it up!

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TheNightingalesStarling · 11/01/2026 19:54

Pavementworrier · 11/01/2026 19:51

Why would you not? Where would you put it?

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In an electrical bin.

Your council probably has a list on its website telling you want goes in each bin. We are fortunate enough to get a handy leaflet each year. I'm adding a picture of part of it since you don't believe people...

To have thrown a bunch of smashed up old mobile phones in the bin
L0bstersLass · 11/01/2026 19:53

Pavementworrier · 11/01/2026 19:25

I just don't believe most people recycle this stuff

Maybe this thread should be titled aibu to think nobody recycles batteries

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@Pavementworrier Of course people recycle batteries and mobile phones.
Sticking them in the bin can cause fires in the bin wagon and is a massive waste of precious resources.
Bring yourself into the 21st century.

CalzoneOnLegs · 11/01/2026 19:52

How do you get MN to remove a blatant bored persons thread ?