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Disposal
Information on German Battery Act (BattG)
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Used batteries and rechargeable bat-
teries do not belong in household
waste, but should be collected and dis-
posed of separately.
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For safe removal of batteries or re-
chargeable batteries from the electrical
appliance and for information on their
type or chemical system, follow the fur-
ther information within the operating or
installation instructions.
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Owners or users of batteries and re-
chargeable batteries are obliged by law
to return them after use. The return is
limited to the handover of customary
household quantities.
Used batteries can contain harmful substances or
heavy metals that can cause damage to the envi-
ronment and human health. Reuse of the used
batteries and use of the resources contained
therein contributes to the protection of these two
essential commodities.
The symbol of the crossed-through rubbish bin
means that batteries and rechargeable batteries
may not be disposed of in household rubbish.
In addition, if the symbol Hg, Cd or Pb appears
under the rubbish bin, this stands for the follow-
ing:
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Hg: Battery contains more than 0.0005 %
mercury
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Cd: Battery contains more than 0.002 % cad-
mium
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Pb: Battery contains more than 0.004 % lead
Rechargeable batteries and batteries can be
handed in at the following places at no charge:
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Public service disposal or collection points
(e.g. municipal building yards)
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Points of sale of batteries and rechargeable
batteries
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Disposal points of the common take-back
system for the used batteries of appliances
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Disposal point of the manufacturer (if not a
member of the common take-back system)
These statements apply only to rechargeable bat-
teries and batteries that are sold in the countries
of the European Union and that are subject to
European Directive 2006/66/EU. Different provi-
sions can apply to the disposal of rechargeable
batteries and batteries in countries outside the
European Union.