Information on battery disposal

1. Legal obligation to dispose of batteries separately

Batteries and rechargeable batteries must not be disposed of with household waste. Consumers are legally obliged to dispose of used batteries separately.

Used batteries can be returned free of charge to a municipal collection point or local retailer after use. We are also obliged to take back used batteries if we sell corresponding batteries or products with integrated batteries in our range.

2. Meaning of battery symbols

Batteries are marked with the symbol of a crossed-out wheelie bin. This symbol indicates that batteries must not be disposed of in household waste.

If a battery contains harmful substances, the wheelie bin symbol is additionally marked with a chemical symbol:

Cd = cadmium
Hg = mercury
Pb = lead

These substances can harm the environment and human health if disposed of improperly.

3. Return options

After use, you can return used batteries to us or to a location in your immediate vicinity (e.g. in shops or at municipal collection points) free of charge. Returning batteries is required by law and serves to protect the environment and conserve resources.

Please ensure that batteries are protected against short circuits before returning them (e.g. by taping the terminals of lithium batteries).

4. Contribution to waste prevention and resource conservation

Batteries contain valuable raw materials that can be recovered through recycling. By disposing of them properly, you are helping to conserve natural resources and prevent environmental damage.

To extend the service life of batteries, we recommend:

Using suitable chargers
Avoiding deep discharge
Protecting against extreme temperatures
Proper storage

5. Information on devices with integrated batteries

Many of our products contain permanently installed lithium-ion batteries. These must not be disposed of with household waste. The device must be disposed of separately in accordance with the legal requirements for the collection of old electrical appliances.

If technically possible, please remove the battery before disposal and take it to a collection point separately. If removal is not possible, the battery will be treated properly as part of the recycling of old electrical appliances.

6. Information on the disposal of electrical and electronic equipment

Electrical and electronic equipment must also not be disposed of in household waste. Consumers are obliged to dispose of old equipment separately from unsorted municipal waste. Appropriate collection points are operated by the local authorities.