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Information according to the Battery Act (BattG)
1. return of used batteries and accumulators
In accordance with § 18 of the German Battery Act (BattG), you as the end user are legally obliged not to dispose of used batteries and accumulators with household waste. Instead, you can dispose of them
- return them free of charge to one of our sales outlets,
- hand them in at municipal collection points (e.g. recycling centres),
- or return them to retailers where similar devices/batteries are sold.
(Source: § 18 BattG | Laws on the Internet)
2 Meaning of the crossed-out wheelie bin symbol
The "crossed-out wheelie bin" symbol means that batteries do not belong in household waste. (see graphic next to this text on the page) Below this, some products have chemical abbreviations that indicate the harmful substances they contain, e.g:
- Cd = cadmium
- Hg = mercury
- Pb = lead
These labels are required by law in accordance with § 6 BattG in order to provide information about ingredients that are hazardous to health and the environment.
(Source: § 6 BattG | Laws on the Internet)
3. disposal obligations specific to devices with batteries
If you wish to dispose of a device such as a generator with a built-in rechargeable battery or battery, please note the following:
- Batteries must be removed and disposed of separately in accordance with the return options under § 18 BattG.
- Devices from which the battery cannot be easily removed are still considered to be waste electronic equipment and must be returned via the usual channels (municipal collection centres, retailers) - see information in accordance with the ElektroG.
4. notes on the electronic display
Please make sure
- that the symbol with the appropriate explanation is displayed directly next to products or in the information area,
- that the abbreviation legend(Cd, Hg, Pb) is clearly visible and understandable,
- and that the information is easily accessible (e.g. on product pages or in the footer area under "Legal").
FAQ format (optional, good for user-friendliness)
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Why should I not dispose of batteries in household waste? | Batteries contain hazardous substances and can harm the environment and health. The Battery Act requires batteries to be returned to collection centres or retailers. |
| Where do I hand in old generator batteries? | At our shop (if available) or at municipal recycling centres, retailers and other collection points. |
| What does the crossed-out wheelie bin with Cd/Hg/Pb mean? | Symbol is required by law: Do not dispose of batteries in household waste. Cd, Hg, Pb indicate pollutant content. |
Take back used batteries: As a distributor, we are obliged to take back used batteries free of charge. You can return them to our dispatch centre or to municipal collection points