Battery law notice

Waste batteries contain valuable raw materials, such as zinc, iron and nickel, which can be recovered in recycling processes and then reused. In addition, they also contain pollutants and heavy metals that must not be released into the environment.

The "crossed-out wheelie bin" on batteries shows that used batteries must be collected separately. They do not belong in the household waste.

If the symbols Cd, Hg or Pb are also found under the crossed-out garbage can on the battery, this is an indication that the battery contains either cadmium, mercury or lead. These are toxic heavy metals that not only pose significant risks to the environment, but also to human health.
So do not throw your old batteries in the garbage can, but hand them in at an official collection point. These are, for example, the municipal recycling centers.