Notes on the Battery Act (BattG)

  1. batteries and rechargeable batteries in devices
    Many of our products contain batteries or rechargeable batteries that are used, for example, to operate remote controls or as permanently installed components in devices. In connection with the sale of these batteries or rechargeable batteries, we would like to draw your attention to the following:
  2. legal obligation to return
  • Disposal of used batteries
     In accordance with the Battery Act, used batteries must be disposed of free of charge at a municipal collection centre, in special used battery containers or at a local retailer.
  • Prohibition of disposal in household waste
    The disposal of batteries in household waste is expressly prohibited.
  1. return options at ANTSTORE
    If you do not wish to use a municipal collection point or your local retailer, we offer you the following options for returning the batteries supplied by us:
  • Free return on site
    You can return batteries directly to our shop.
  • Return by post
    Send the batteries to:
    ANTSTORE
    Selerweg 41
    D-12169 Berlin
  1. labelling of batteries containing harmful substances
    Batteries containing harmful substances are marked with the symbol of a crossed-out dustbin. Under this symbol you will find chemical abbreviations for the harmful substances contained:
  • Pb = battery contains lead
  • Cd = battery contains cadmium
  • Hg = battery contains mercury
  1. further information
  • You will find detailed information:
    • In the documents accompanying your goods delivery.
    • In the operating instructions of the respective device manufacturer.
  • You can obtain further information on the Battery Act:
    • At the Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety (www.bmu.de)
    • At the Federal Environment Agency (www.uba.de)

Summary

  • Batteries do not belong in household waste.
  • Use municipal collection points, used battery containers or the return options at ANTSTORE.
  • Look out for the crossed-out dustbin symbol and the pollutant labelling.

Thank you for actively contributing to environmental protection by disposing of batteries correctly!