GB
DISPOSAL OF BATTERIES AND ACCUMULATORS
In accordance with Legislative Decree 188 of 20 November 2008 implementing Directi-
ve 2006/66/EC on batteries, accumulators and related waste, the symbol of the crossed-
out waste bin on the battery indicates that the disposal of used batteries in household
waste is prohibited.
Single-use and rechargeable batteries contain substances that are highly polluting for the envi-
ronment� The user is obliged to dispose of used batteries at collection points in the municipality
or in appropriate containers� This service is free� In this way, legal requirements are adhered to
and the environment protected� The symbols identifying hazardous materials that may be present
in single-use and rechargeable batteries are as follows: Hg = Mercury, Cd = Cadmium, Pb = Lead�
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