Battery Recycling and Fees in the EU

At iFixit, we want you to use and recycle batteries safely and responsibly. We are obliged to draw your attention to the provisions of the EU Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 concerning the distribution of batteries or the delivery of devices containing batteries.

• Only use batteries with the products they are designed for.
• Keep batteries away from heat, direct sunlight, and flames.
• Do not open, crush, or expose batteries to water.
• Store batteries out of reach of children.
• When batteries are not installed, ensure poles are electrically isolated by wrapping exposed conductors with non-conductive tape or similar material.

Batteries that contain hazardous substances are labeled with the symbol of the "crossed-out" wheeled recycling bin.

The labelling for hazardous substances is provided next to the recycling bin symbol:

• Pb = battery contains lead of more than 0.004 percent by weight.
• Cd = battery contains cadmium of more than 0.002 percent by weight.
• Hg = battery contains mercury of more than 0.0005 percent by weight.

Separate collection and recycling of these batteries helps prevent potential negative impacts on human health and the environment due to the hazardous substances they contain.

• Used batteries can be returned free of charge at official collection points in all EU countries.
• These collection boxes are usually found at retail stores, recycling centers, and municipal waste facilities.
• Do not dispose of batteries in household waste — it harms the environment and is prohibited by law.

Find more information on what to do with a swollen battery here.

For more information about local schemes and collection sites see:

• ERA Elektro Recycling Austria GmbH
• EDM (Umweltbundesamt) number: 400552
• You can find everything you need to know about batteries, including the ERA collection points here.

For more information about local schemes and collection sites see:

• Bebat
• Bebat registration number 339500
• You can find everything you need to know about batteries, including the Bebat collection points here.

For more information about local schemes and collection sites see:

• Registration in process
• Used batteries can be returned to municipal collection points or retail locations where batteries are sold.
• You can find everything you need to know about batteries, including the Dansk collection points here.

For more information about local schemes and collection sites see:

• Screlec/Batribox
• Screlec/Batribox registration number 19/065
• SYDEREP Battery registration number FR026836_06UTCP
• You can find your nearest collection point via Ecosystem and Batribox.
• The Triman marking and Info-tri indicate that cells and batteries are subject to specific sorting instructions and must not be disposed of with household waste.

For more information about local schemes and collection sites see:

• GRS
• GRS registration number 14022600
• Stiftung EAR BATTG registration number DE21204104
• You can find everything you need to know about batteries, including the GRS collection points here.

• Ecobatterien
• Ecobatterien registration number M1419
• You can find everything you need to know about batteries, including the Ecobatterien collection points here.

They provide a Practical Guide to Batteries, an overview on Recycling and Administrative Fees and general information on battery use and recycling here.

For more information about local schemes and collection sites see:

• Registration in process
• Used batteries can be returned to municipal collection points or retail locations where batteries are sold.

For more information about local schemes and collection sites see:

• El-Kretsen
• Public registration number DE288962517
• Battery EPR registration number SEBATT00001935
• You can find everything you need to know about batteries, including the Sopor.nu collection points here.

We have collected more details about how to recycle end-of-life electronics and local recycling schemes here.