Why should I recycle my batteries?

Recycling batteries is essential for protecting the environment and conserving valuable resources. Batteries, like other electronic waste (e-waste), contain materials that can be harmful if not disposed of properly and valuable if recovered responsibly.

A growing waste stream

Worldwide, e-waste is one of the fastest growing waste streams and comprises everything from headsets, microwaves, fridges, electric toothbrushes, smartphones, lamps to computers.

Valuable materials

Batteries and electronic devices contain valuable materials such as gold, silver, and copper. According to UNEP, one ton of e-waste contains a higher concentration of gold than one ton of gold ore. Therefore, recycling allows these materials to be recovered and reused, reducing the need for mining new resources.

Saves energy

Recycling batteries and electronics uses significantly less energy than producing new products from raw materials. This helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions and combat climate change.

Decrease exposure to harmful chemicals

Improper disposal of batteries and e- waste can release toxic substances like lead, mercury, and cadmium into the environment. Recycling helps prevent these chemicals from contaminating soil and water, protecting human health and ecosystems.

How should I recycle my battery?

Local and national recycling partners help you ensure that your old products are recycled and properly disposed. This is how you can contribute to giving your E-waste the chance to be reused in new products:

1. Always recycle

Disposing of batteries and electronics correctly allows valuable materials to be reused. Improper disposal increases pollution and waste management costs.

2. Choose the right bin

Disposing of batteries and electronics correctly allows valuable materials to be reused. Improper disposal increases pollution and waste management costs.

3. Waste management is location specific

Recycling rules vary by country and region. Use the links below to find guidelines specific to your area and ensure compliance with local standards.

Where do I recycle my batteries and E-waste?

Use these links to find your closest drop off point or recycling center. For further information on recycling, please contact your local recycling authority or speak with you local partner.

Austria

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Denmark

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France

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Germany

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Netherlands

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Sweden

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United Kingdom

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Spain

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Italy

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Recycling labels

At EPOS we use recycling labels on our products. Here is an overview of what they mean.

  • Mobius loop

    This symbol indicates that the packaging is recyclable and should be disposed of separately from general household waste.

  • Crossed-out wheeled bin with bar

    This symbol indicates that electronic waste should be disposed of seperately from household waste and directed to appropriate recycling facilities.

  • Crossed-out wheeled bin

    This symbol indicates that battery waste should be disposed separately from household waste and directed to appropriate recycling facilities.

  • Plastic resin codes

    This symbol indicates the type of plastic used in the product or packaging. Codes 1 through 7 correspond to the following materials: Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET), High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE), Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE), Polypropylene (PP), Polystyrene (PS), and other plastics (Other). These codes support proper sorting and recycling

  • RoHS EFUP (China)

    This symbol is used in China to indicate the Environmentally Friendly Use Period of a battery or electronic device. The number inside the symbol (such as 10 or 15) represents the number of years during which the product and its battery is not expected to leak or cause environmental harm under normal usage conditions.

  • Four-in-one recycling (Taiwan)

    This symbol is used in Taiwan to promote the recycling of dry-cell batteries. It serves as a reminder to dispose of batteries responsibly and in accordance with local recycling guidelines.

  • Plastic resin codes (Korea)

    This symbol is used in South Korea to indicate the type of plastic resin used in a product or its packaging. These codes assist in proper recycling and sorting, and include High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE), Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE), Polypropylene (PP), Polystyrene (PS), and other plastics (Other).

  • Paper recycling (Japan)

    This symbol is used in Japan to encourage the recycling of paper packaging in line with local waste guidelines.

  • Plastic resin codes (Japan)

    These symbols are used in Japan to identify types of plastic resins for recycling. They include codes for Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET), High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE), Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE), Polystyrene (PS), and other plastics (Other).

  • Triman & info-tri label for packaging

    These symbols are used in France to guide consumers in correctly separating packaging materials for recycling, supporting national waste sorting initiatives.

  • Triman & info-tri label for electronics

    These symbols are used in France to remind consumers to sort electronic products for recycling in accordance with national environmental standards.

  • Packaging materials (Spain)

    These symbols are used in Spain to guide proper disposal of packaging materials. The blue bin icon indicates that cardboard packaging should be sorted into paper recycling, while the yellow bin icon signifies that plastic packaging should be placed in the plastics recycling stream.

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