Can i post batteries with royal mail

According to Royal Mail's guidelines, you can post batteries with them, but there are some restrictions and precautions you need to take:

  1. Prohibited items: You cannot send batteries that are:
    • Lithium-ion batteries (except for small quantities of lithium-ion batteries in electronic devices, such as mobile phones or laptops, which are allowed in limited quantities).
    • Mercury-containing batteries (e.g., fluorescent light bulbs, thermometers).
    • Cadmium-containing batteries (e.g., nickel-cadmium batteries).
  2. Restricted items: You can send batteries that contain:
    • Nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) or nickel-cadmium (NiCd) batteries, but only if they are properly packaged and meet specific requirements (see below).
    • Alkaline or zinc-carbon batteries, but only if they are properly packaged and meet specific requirements (see below).
  3. Packaging requirements: To ensure safe transportation, you must:
    • Wrap each battery individually in bubble wrap or similar material to prevent them from coming into contact with each other.
    • Place the wrapped batteries in a sturdy outer packaging, such as a cardboard box or a plastic container.
    • Seal the outer packaging securely to prevent the batteries from shifting during transit.
  4. Labeling requirements: You must clearly label the package as containing batteries and indicate the type of batteries (e.g., alkaline, NiMH, NiCd).
  5. Quantity limits: There are limits on the number of batteries you can send in a single package. For example, Royal Mail allows a maximum of 20 alkaline or zinc-carbon batteries per package, and 10 NiMH or NiCd batteries per package.
  6. Special handling: Batteries may require special handling and may not be accepted for international shipping.

Before sending batteries with Royal Mail, make sure to:

Remember to always prioritize safety when shipping batteries, and take the necessary precautions to prevent damage or leakage during transit.