Because we sell batteries and rechargeable batteries – or products containing them – the German Battery Act Implementation Act (BattDG) requires us to inform you about the correct return and disposal procedures. Here you’ll find all the important information at a glance.
Wo du deine Alt-Batterien abgeben kannst
- Kostenlos bei jeder kommunalen Sammelstelle oder überall dort im Handel, wo Batterien verkauft werden.
- Oder du schickst sie unentgeltlich an uns zurück:
Menzenweg 17
30890 Barsinghausen
Deutschland
Die Rückgabe im Handel ist auf haushaltsübliche Mengen beschränkt und auf die Batterie-Arten, die wir als Neuware führen oder geführt haben.
Was die Symbole bedeuten
Die durchgestrichene Mülltonne bedeutet: nicht in den Hausmüll. Steht ein chemisches Zeichen darunter, enthält die Batterie einen bestimmten Schadstoff:
- Pb – enthält Blei
- Cd – enthält Cadmium
- Hg – enthält Quecksilber
Safe handling of old batteries
Lithium batteries and button cells in particular require some care:
- Tape over the terminals before disposal (e.g. with adhesive tape) to prevent short circuits.
- Do not put damaged, swollen or overheated batteries in the regular collection container – ask your collection point about the correct way to return them.
- Store old batteries in a dry, cool place and separately from metal parts.
Lithium batteries can cause fires if handled incorrectly – please treat them with the appropriate care.
Your role: Avoid waste & extend lifespan
- Charge batteries fully and store them properly – this extends their lifespan.
- Use rechargeable batteries instead of disposable batteries wherever possible.
- Pass on or reuse working batteries and devices instead of throwing them away.
The longer a battery lasts and the more responsibly it is collected, the less waste is generated.
Separate collection = better recycling
Only separately collected waste batteries can be effectively recycled. This allows the raw materials they contain, such as iron, zinc, manganese, nickel, or lithium, to be recovered and reused.
Impacts on Environment & Health
If batteries are disposed of improperly, the heavy metals and other hazardous substances they may contain can enter the soil and water, harming both the environment and human health. Returning them separately protects both.