Battery Act - BattG
Here you will find information about the battery law
In connection with the distribution of batteries and accumulators we are as a dealer in accordance with
Battery Ordinance is obliged to point out the following to you as a consumer:
You are legally obliged to return batteries and rechargeable batteries. You can return them after
use in our sales outlet, in a communal collection point or also in the trade in front of
return them on site. Batteries containing harmful substances are marked with a sign consisting of a
crossed-out dustbin and the chemical symbol (Cd, Hg or Pb) of the waste material used for the
classification as containing harmful heavy metals.
The symbols shown on the batteries have the following meanings:
The crossed-out wheeled bin symbol indicates that the battery should not be disposed of with other household waste.
may be given.
Pb = battery contains more than 0.004% lead by mass
Cd = battery contains more than 0,002 % cadmium by mass
Hg = battery contains more than 0.0005% mercury by mass
The return option is limited to batteries of the type that we have in our range.
or have done so, and to the quantity of which final consumers are or have been in the habit of
get rid of.
Please note the above information.