Battery Recycling Service
Your solution for compliance with the EU Battery Regulation
If you sell products containing batteries or accumulators, you must comply with a variety of legal requirements, not only regarding recycling but also disposal and the take-back of used batteries. With the new EU Battery Regulation (2023/1542), which has been in effect since February 18, 2024, many regulations are changing for companies that manufacture, distribute, or place batteries on the market.
What does the EU Battery Regulation state?
The EU Battery Regulation replaces the old EU Directive 2006/66/EC and aims to increase battery sustainability and strengthen the circular economy. It applies directly to all EU member states from 2024 and includes important changes that affect you as a manufacturer, retailer, or importer, including:
- New battery categories: From 2024, an expanded classification includes batteries for light vehicles (e.g., e-bikes) and traction batteries for electric vehicles.
- CO₂ footprint: From 2025, manufacturers must disclose the carbon footprint of their batteries. CO₂ limits for batteries will also apply from 2033.
- Increased collection targets: By 2030, 73% of portable batteries and by 2031, 61% of batteries in light vehicles must be collected and recycled.
- Labeling requirements: Batteries must feature QR codes indicating recyclability and CO₂ footprint. The “separate collection” symbol will be mandatory from 2025.
- Digital battery passport: From 2027, certain batteries must have a digital passport containing information on origin and material composition.
Our Services as Part of the Battery Recycling Service
Through Deutsche Recycling GmbH’s Battery Recycling Service, we help you comply with all requirements of the EU Battery Regulation and other national laws.
Our service covers all essential tasks related to battery recycling and disposal, ensuring you remain legally compliant:
- Personalized Consultation: We assist you in understanding the specific legal requirements for battery sales and recycling in the EU and individual national markets.
- Selection of an appropriate take-back system: We help you choose a suitable system that meets your needs and handle the registration process.
- Recycling solutions: We ensure that collected batteries are disposed of in an environmentally friendly manner and that EU recycling targets are met.
- Legal Monitoring: We continuously monitor regulatory changes and inform you so you stay up to date.
- Reporting and Compliance: We prepare the required reports on collected batteries and ensure all legally required submissions are made on time.
Additional Key Changes in the EU Battery Regulation
In addition to the points mentioned above, there are further relevant changes:
- Battery replaceability: From 2027, consumers must be able to remove and replace batteries in devices themselves. Spare parts must be available for at least five years after purchase.
- Minimum recycled content: From 2028, manufacturers must document the proportion of recycled materials in their batteries, with minimum requirements for cobalt, lithium, nickel, and lead starting in 2031.
Why you should choose our Battery Recycling Service
With our many years of experience in battery recycling and our expertise in the new requirements of the EU Battery Regulation, we offer you not only an efficient solution for the disposal of used batteries but also a cost-saving and legally compliant way to implement the new regulations.
Cost Optimization: We help you reduce costs related to battery take-back and disposal by offering the right take-back system and solutions.
Legal Compliance: We ensure that your batteries are properly registered and that you meet all legal requirements of the EU Battery Regulation as well as national laws.
Transparency: With our service, you receive all the necessary information and reports to fulfill your obligations, including CO₂ disclosure and proper product labeling.
Reduction of Administrative Effort: We handle the complex tasks related to registration, reporting, and compliance so that you can focus on your core business.