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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 batteries which are not securely
enclosed by the appliance and take them to a suitable collection
point (e.g. retailer) where they can be handed in free of charge. Bat-
teries may contain substances which can be hazardous to human
health and the environment. If batteries containing lithium (Li-) are re-
moved, the poles must be covered with adhesive tape, for example,
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 bat-
tery 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.