Where to dispose of batteries? An overview

Batteries are used in many technical devices such as remote controls. If the used batteries are empty, the question arises for many users, where to dispose of the batteries. You can read all the information about the correct disposal of batteries and where you can dispose of them here.

What to consider when disposing of old batteries

Batteries are used in many products such as remote controls, cameras or phones. However, since these do not last forever, sooner or later the question arises about the proper disposal of batteries. Since batteries contain heavy metals such as mercury, cadmium and lead, you must not dispose of them in household waste under any circumstances. Instead, manufacturers are required by law to take back empty batteries and recycle them.

• If you want to return your empty batteries, there are more than 170,000 collection points for this nationwide.
• You can find these collection points mainly in supermarkets, department stores, gas stations and electronics stores.
• There you will find, either in the checkout area or at the recycling bins for packaging, a box to hand over the batteries.
• In some collection points, there is both a green cardboard box for household batteries and a yellow cardboard box for high-energy batteries.

How to store batteries until disposal properly

If you do not have the opportunity to dispose of empty batteries immediately, you should store them properly until delivery. Make sure that you store them dry and cool and that they are not exposed to direct sunlight. Also, be sure to keep the dead batteries out of the reach of children and, in the case of lithium batteries, tape off the open contact.