Note according to the battery law

Battery withdrawal - information according to the battery network

Since batteries and batteries can be included in our programs, we are obliged to point out the following according to the battery law (BATTG): Batteries and batteries must not be disposed of in household waste. They are legally obliged to return used batteries and batteries so that professional disposal can be guaranteed. Old batteries can contain pollutants that can damage the environment or health if not properly stored or disposal. Batteries also contain important raw materials such as iron, zinc, manganese or nickel and can be used.

Old batteries and batteries can be handed over at the public collection points of the municipality free of charge and wherever batteries and batteries are sold in the relevant type.

Pollutant batteries or batteries are marked with the following symbols in order to refer to the household waste disposal ban. The chemical symbol for the heavy metal is given under the sign:

Notes according to the battery network

The sign with the rubbed garbage can means that you are not allowed to dispose of batteries and batteries in household waste. Under this character you will find additional symbols with the following meaning:

  • PB: Battery contains lead
  • CD: Battery contains cadmium
  • Hg: Battery contains mercury