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en - 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 bat-
teries which are not securely enclosed by the appliance and take them to a suitable collec-
tion point (e.g. retailer) where they can be handed in free of charge. Batteries may contain
substances which can be hazardous to human health and the environment. If batteries
containing lithium (Li-) are removed, the poles must be covered with adhesive tape, for ex-
ample, in order to prevent an external short circuit.
The labelling on the battery will provide further information. The bin symbol with a cross
through it means that the batteries must not be disposed of in household waste. 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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