Information on the Battery Act (BattG):
The symbol of the crossed-out dustbin on batteries or accumulators means that they must not be disposed of in household waste at the end of their life. If batteries or accumulators contain mercury (Hg), cadmium (Cd) or lead (Pb), you will find the relevant chemical symbol below the symbol of the crossed-out dustbin. You are legally obliged to return old batteries and accumulators after use. You can do this free of charge at a retail store or at another collection point in your area. You can obtain addresses of suitable collection points from your city or local authority.
Batteries may contain substances that are harmful to the environment and human health. Particular caution is required when handling batteries containing lithium due to the particular risks. The separate collection and recycling of old batteries and accumulators is intended to prevent negative effects on the environment and human health should be avoided.
Please avoid generating waste from old batteries as much as possible, e.g. by giving preference to batteries with a longer lifespan or rechargeable batteries. Please avoid littering public spaces by not leaving batteries or electrical and electronic devices containing batteries lying around carelessly. Please look into ways of reusing a battery instead of throwing it away, for example by reconditioning or repairing the battery.
Further information on the Battery Act can also be found on the Internet at www.batteriegesetz.de.
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