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Batteries do not belong in household waste

  • As a consumer, you are legally obliged to return used batteries. This also applies to batteries and rechargeable batteries installed in devices.
  • You can return your old batteries to the public collection points in your municipality or wherever batteries are sold.
  • Of course, you can also return the batteries available from us or batteries from devices sold by us after use to the following address:
    HIFI & FOTO KOCH
    Schadowstr. 60-62
    40212 D?sseldorf
    Deutschland
  • Batteries containing harmful substances are marked with these symbols:
    • Pb = battery contains lead
    • Cd = battery contains cadmium
    • Hg = battery contains mercury
  • Old electrical appliances do not belong in household waste
  • Since March 24, 2006, old electrical appliances may not be disposed of with household waste . The regulation applies to all electronic and electrical appliances, from electric toothbrushes to home solariums, from washing machines to digital cameras, no matter how old. This also includes light bulbs, fluorescent tubes and energy-saving lamps. The appliances are taken back free of charge by towns and municipalities. They are taken back at collection points or even offered for collection. As a rule, existing collection systems (e.g. recycling centers, bulky waste collection) are used.

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