APPENDICES
Appendix 9 Handling of Batteries and Devices with Built-in Batteries in EU Member States
Appendix 9.1 Disposal precautions
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This section describes the precautions for disposing of waste batteries in EU member
states and exporting batteries and/or devices with built-in batteries to EU member
states.
In EU member states, there is a separate collection system for waste batteries.
Dispose of batteries properly at the local community waste collection/recycling center.
The following symbol is printed on the batteries and packaging of batteries and devices
with built-in batteries.
Note: This symbol is for EU member states only.
The symbol is specified in the new EU Battery Directive (2006/66/EC) Article 20
"Information for end-users" and Annex II.
The symbol indicates that batteries need to be disposed of separately from other
wastes.
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