I have a number of big lead acid batteries (200 Ah from boat and solar system) which are past the end of their useful life. I would imagine the lead in them is of some value to someone, is there anywhere local I can get rid of them?

The recycle trucks that drive around usually buy them, worth asking them first.

They don't come out to Bottle Beach Do you know where they are based so I can go and talk to them?

Opposite the police station, I believe.