> I'm not sure that they would be allowed to do that here in EU. > Some strange interpretations of EU recycling laws here in Ireland > I think Disposables make their way to the Fuji depot in Auckland, from where they are sent to China for recycling. Presumably the boards are put in a new case with a film. But many end up in the shop rubbish. Being both summer and post-Christmas here I could go out this afternoon and pick up dozens more. Usually the battery is there too, and some are pretty good brand name AA and AAA with only a few seconds use. It'll be a while until I need to buy any for remotes ! Not much of this helpful to Paul, although he could get four caps and stack them to make a 1400V electrolytic --=20 http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist .