Disposal & Environment

Information on the Battery Act (BattDG) and the EU Battery Regulation

This offer includes batteries, rechargeable batteries, or products that contain them. I hereby fulfill my legal information obligations towards end users pursuant to § 24 of the German Battery Act (BattDG) and Article 74 of the EU Battery Regulation.

1. Contribution to waste prevention and extended use

Please help to avoid waste and conserve valuable resources. Batteries and rechargeable batteries should be used as long as possible, properly charged, and—where possible—reused, repaired, or refurbished. Avoid deep discharges and use only suitable chargers.

2. Separate collection and return of used batteries

Used batteries and accumulators must not be disposed of with household waste (§ 24 (2) BattDG). As an end user, you are legally obliged to return used batteries to a separate collection system. You can return used batteries free of charge at:
communal collection points (recycling or waste collection centers)
retail collection points (e.g. supermarkets, electronics stores, gas stations)
directly to me as a retailer by postal return

3. Return address pursuant to § 17 BattDG

Used batteries and accumulators can be returned free of charge to:

Matthias Stadie
Woldegker Chaussee 6
17098 Friedland
Germany
E-Mail: info@autoabdeckung.com

Please ensure sufficient postage—costs will be reimbursed upon request. For larger lithium batteries or industrial batteries weighing over 500 g, different return regulations apply, which are not covered here.

4. Safety instructions for lithium batteries and accumulators

Lithium batteries may pose a fire or short-circuit risk during handling and transport. Please observe the following safety instructions:
Cover terminals before shipping (to prevent short circuits)
Pack and isolate damaged batteries separately
Do not dispose of in fire, water, or household waste
Ensure safe, shock-resistant packaging during transport

5. Meaning of battery symbols

The symbol of the crossed-out wheeled bin means that batteries and accumulators must not be disposed of in household waste. Chemical symbols under the bin indicate:
Pb = battery contains lead
Cd = battery contains cadmium
Hg = battery contains mercury
These substances can be harmful to the environment and human health. Therefore, used batteries must be disposed of separately.

6. Environmental and health aspects

Batteries contain valuable raw materials such as iron, zinc, manganese, and nickel. Through separate collection and recycling, these materials can be reused. Improper disposal may contaminate soil and water and harm human health.

7. Reuse and recycling

I support the legal goals of circular economy. Wherever possible, batteries should be prepared for reuse, repaired, or recycled. Please make use of collection and return options so that valuable raw materials can be returned to the material cycle.

8. Separate indication of manufacturer costs

The listed price includes a manufacturer cost contribution of € 0.06 per battery or accumulator. This contribution covers statutory costs for collection, take-back, and recycling in accordance with the BattDG.
For reference, German collection systems publish average environmental costs of approximately € 0.55 per kilogram of battery mass (e.g. batterie-zurueck.de).

9. Further information

For more information on battery disposal and environmental protection, please visit the official information page:
https://www.batterie-zurueck.de/de/bewirtschaftungvonaltbatterien