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Caring for the environment
Disposing of old batteries
In many cases, electrical and electronic
appliances contain batteries which
must not be disposed of with
household waste after use. You are
legally obliged to remove any old
batteries which are not securely
enclosed by the appliance and take
them to a suitable collection point (e.g.
retailer) where they can be handed in
free of charge. Insulate the metal
contacts with adhesive tape to prevent
short circuits. Batteries may contain
substances which can be hazardous to
human health and the environment.
The labelling on the battery will provide
further information. For example,
batteries containing lithium are marked
"Li-ion". The bin symbol with a cross
through it means that the batteries must
not be disposed of in household waste.
We are also required to inform you that
a bin with a cross through it which also
has one or more chemical symbols on it
indicates that the battery contains lead
(Pb), cadmium (Cd) and/or mercury
(Hg).
Old batteries contain valuable raw
materials which can be recycled.
Disposing of batteries separately makes
them easier to handle and recycle.
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