Lithium batteries - storage

[essayer]

At the office we have a large number of lithium batteries, nonrechargable 3v D-cell sized.

As well as new ones in polystyrene trays, there's probably about 1500 that are loosely packed (thrown into a cardboard box) waiting for disposal.

Is this legal? Seems damn dangerous to me! It's not a big office and I'd be concerned what happens if there's a fire..

Edited by essayer on Thursday 29th July 13:28

[Nickellarse]

www.netregs.gov.uk/Batteries Just for starters.

Best to get rid in an appropriate manner.

Where ever you are based there will be companies available to help you out. Tell me where you are and I might be able to recommend somone.