Recycling Batteries Outside Your Country
By recycling your used batteries via dedicated battery collection points, you're contributing to protecting our environment and the Earth's natural resources. When you want to dispose of used batteries in a European country outside of your country, please consider that local regulations may apply.
Why should I recycle batteries?
Recycling is one way you can help the environment and you should dispose of used batteries separately from other waste, using the collection and recycling schemes available.
Batteries are made from important resources, including lead, cadmium, zinc, lithium and mercury. Each used battery that you place in a recycling box will be taken apart and many of the materials will be recovered and used to make new batteries or other products. It is essential to separate used batteries from other waste streams, and to dispose of them using the collection and recycling schemes available.
All batteries are labelled with the crossed-out wheeled bin below, to indicate that they should not be disposed of as household waste, but rather at specific recycling centres.
Batteries containing hazardous substances such as mercury (Hg), cadmium (Cd) or lead (Pb) are marked with their chemical symbol as well.
Please do not return your used batteries to us by post.
Austria
Amazon is working with ERP Austria (https://erp-recycling.org/de-at/) [external link] to recycle used batteries free of charge for customers within Austria.
Please visit the collection point overview from ERP Austria (https://erp-recycling.org/de-at/wp-content/uploads/sites/57/2023/01/Sammelstellen-EAG-BATT.pdf) [external link] or use the national battery collection point locator (https://edm.gv.at/eras/registerabfrageBATSammelstellenSearch.do) [external link] to find drop-off points for portable and industrial batteries near you.
You may contact your local authority for information on collection points in your area that accept used batteries, as well as participation in national recycling campaigns.
If you encounter any issues with returning old batteries, please reach out to our Customer Service.
Electronic devices with built-in batteries, such as phones, laptops, and other gadgets, can be recycled through the Waste Electronic and Electrical Equipment (WEEE) Takeback program. Additional information about this program is available on the Amazon website: Recycle WEEE outside the country.
Belgium
Amazon is working with Bebat (https://www.bebat.be/en/) [external link] to recycle used batteries free of charge for customers within Belgium.
Please visit the following recycling website (https://www.bebat.be/en/find-a-collection-point) [external link] to find drop-off points for portable batteries near you.
You may contact your local authority for information on collection points in your area that accept used batteries, as well as participation in national recycling campaigns.
If you encounter any issues with returning old batteries, please reach out to our Customer Service.
Electronic devices with built-in batteries, such as phones, laptops, and other gadgets, can be recycled through the Waste Electronic and Electrical Equipment (WEEE) Takeback program. Additional information about this program is available on the Amazon website: Recycle WEEE outside the country.
Cyprus
Amazon is working with Afiscyprus [external link] to recycle used batteries free of charge for customers within Cyprus.
Please visit the following recycling website [external link] to find portable battery collection point near you.
You may contact your local authority for information on collection points in your area that accept used batteries, as well as participation in national recycling campaigns.
If you encounter any issues with returning old batteries, please reach out to our Customer Service.
Electronic devices with built-in batteries, such as phones, laptops, and other gadgets, can be recycled through the Waste Electronic and Electrical Equipment (WEEE) Takeback program. Additional information about this program is available on the Amazon website: Recycle WEEE outside the country.
Czech Republic
Amazon is working with Rema (https://www.rema.cloud/o-nas-2/) [external link] to recycle used batteries free of charge for customers within Czech Republic.
Please visit the following recycling website (https://remais.rema.cloud/verejne/testiframe.html) [external link] to find drop-off points for portable batteries near you.
You may contact your local authority for information on collection points in your area that accept used batteries, as well as participation in national recycling campaigns.
If you encounter any issues with returning old batteries, please reach out to our Customer Service.
Electronic devices with built-in batteries, such as phones, laptops, and other gadgets, can be recycled through the Waste Electronic and Electrical Equipment (WEEE) Takeback program. Additional information about this program is available on the Amazon website: Recycle WEEE outside the country.
Denmark
Amazon is working with ERP Denmark (https://erp-recycling.org/en-dk/) [external link] to recycle used batteries free of charge for customers within Denmark.
Please visit the following recycling website (https://producentansvar.dk/en/search-dpa-registers/dpa-search/?prod_PAR12%5BrefinementList%5D%5BtypeEn%5D%5B0%5D=Collection%20site&prod_PAR12%5BrefinementList%5D%5Bfractions.nameEn%5D%5B0%5D=Batteries) [external link] to find drop-off points for portable and Light Means of Transport (LMT) batteries near you.
You may contact your local authority for information on collection points in your area that accept used batteries, as well as participation in national recycling campaigns.
If you encounter any issues with returning old batteries, please reach out to our Customer Service.
Electronic devices with built-in batteries, such as phones, laptops, and other gadgets, can be recycled through the Waste Electronic and Electrical Equipment (WEEE) Takeback program. Additional information about this program is available on the Amazon website: Recycle WEEE outside the country.
Estonia
Amazon is working with Eesti Elektroonikaromu [external link] to recycle used batteries free of charge for customers within Estonia.
If you are an Estonian speaking customer, you can use the following website [external link] to find a battery collection point near you.
If you are an English speaking customer, you can use the following website [external link] to find a battery collection point near you.
If you are an Russian speaking customer, you can use the following website [external link] to find a battery collection point near you.
You may contact your local authority for information on collection points in your area that accept used batteries, as well as participation in national recycling campaigns.
If you encounter any issues with returning old batteries, please reach out to our Customer Service.
Electronic devices with built-in batteries, such as phones, laptops, and other gadgets, can be recycled through the Waste Electronic and Electrical Equipment (WEEE) Takeback program. Additional information about this program is available on the Amazon website: Recycle WEEE outside the country.
Finland
Amazon is working with Recser Oy (https://www.paristokierratys.fi/en/) / Elker (https://elker.fi/en/home/) [external link] to recycle used batteries free of charge for customers within Finland.
Please visit the following recycling website (https://www.paristokierratys.fi/en/how-to-recycle/collection-points/) [external link] to find drop-off points for batteries near you.
You may contact your local authority for information on collection points in your area that accept used batteries, as well as participation in national recycling campaigns.
If you encounter any issues with returning old batteries, please reach out to our Customer Service.
Electronic devices with built-in batteries, such as phones, laptops, and other gadgets, can be recycled through the Waste Electronic and Electrical Equipment (WEEE) Takeback program. Additional information about this program is available on the Amazon website: Recycle WEEE outside the country.
France
Amazon is working with Corepile (https://www.corepile.fr/circuit-des-piles-et-batteries/) [external link] to recycle used batteries free of charge for customers within France.
Please visit the following recycling website (https://www.corepile.fr) [external link] to find drop-off points for portable batteries near you.
You may contact your local authority for information on collection points in your area that accept used batteries, as well as participation in national recycling campaigns.
If you encounter any issues with returning old batteries, please reach out to our Customer Service.
Electronic devices with built-in batteries, such as phones, laptops, and other gadgets, can be recycled through the Waste Electronic and Electrical Equipment (WEEE) Takeback program. Additional information about this program is available on the Amazon website: Recycle WEEE outside the country.
If you have purchased your product from a Marketplace Seller, please contact that Seller via the Ask a question button on the Seller's Storefront page to find out more about the recycling solution they have in place for disposal of your old EEE. If the seller does not provide you with a take-back solution, you can return used EEE following the steps indicated above.
Germany
Amazon is working with ERP DE (https://erp-recycling.org/en-de/) and Landbell Group (https://landbell-group.com/) [external link] to recycle used batteries free of charge for customers within Germany.
Collection Points
You may contact your local authority for information on collection points in your area that accept used batteries, as well as participation in national recycling campaigns.
Pick up service
To recycle used lithium-ion or lead-acid batteries you can request a collection via our recycling partner Landbell Group (https://circul8.world/returns/DmNbyDQ3fpsRhV44j7Zw2cCOJNnjIpCz/de2/en) [external link]. Once the request has been validated, the carrier will contact you to organize the pick-up date.
Please acknowledge the below service conditions before submitting a collection request:
- You may recycle up to 5 batteries per request, with a maximum weight of 25kg per battery.
- If the battery has reacted, is about to react or is currently reacting please inform the carrier accordingly and a quarantine period will be applied before collection.
- This service is only available for lead-acid and lithium-ion batteries. Alkaline batteries (such as AA or AAA) and other battery types do not qualify for this service. For these batteries please visit a local collection point.
- In the Landbell Group request form, please review the battery packaging and shipping instructions before submitting your collection request.
- The collection usually takes place within 15 working days. However, special services may have a longer lead time.
Used Automotive Batteries
For information on returning used vehicle batteries, visit the Car battery return system on Amazon page.
If you encounter any issues with returning old batteries, please reach out to our Customer Service.
Electronic devices with built-in batteries, such as phones, laptops, and other gadgets, can be recycled through the Waste Electronic and Electrical Equipment (WEEE) Takeback program. Additional information about this program is available on the Amazon website: Recycle WEEE outside the country.
Greece
Amazon is working with AFIS (https://afis.gr/) [external link] to recycle used batteries free of charge for customers within Greece.
Please visit the following recycling website (https://afis.gr/en/where-to-find-afis-bins/) [external link] to find drop-off points for portable batteries near you.
You may contact your local authority for information on collection points in your area that accept used batteries, as well as participation in national recycling campaigns.
If you encounter any issues with returning old batteries, please reach out to our Customer Service.
Electronic devices with built-in batteries, such as phones, laptops, and other gadgets, can be recycled through the Waste Electronic and Electrical Equipment (WEEE) Takeback program. Additional information about this program is available on the Amazon website: Recycle WEEE outside the country.
Ireland
Amazon is working with WEEE Ireland (https://www.weeeireland.ie/) [external link] to recycle used batteries free of charge for customers within Ireland.
Please visit the following recycling website (https://www.weeeireland.ie/recycling-drop-off-map/) [external link] to find drop-off points for portable, Starting, Lighting and Ignition (SLI) and industrial battery collection point near you.
You may contact your local authority for information on collection points in your area that accept used batteries, as well as participation in national recycling campaigns.
If you encounter any issues with returning old batteries, please reach out to our Customer Service.
Electronic devices with built-in batteries, such as phones, laptops, and other gadgets, can be recycled through the Waste Electronic and Electrical Equipment (WEEE) Takeback program. Additional information about this program is available on the Amazon website: Recycle WEEE outside the country.
Italy
Amazon is working with Erion (https://erion.it/en/) [external link] to recycle used batteries free of charge for customers within Italy.
Please visit the following recycling website (https://cdcnpa.it/raccolta/punti-di-raccolta/) [external link] to find drop-off points for portable batteries near you.
You may contact your local authority for information on collection points in your area that accept used batteries, as well as participation in national recycling campaigns.
If you encounter any issues with returning old batteries, please reach out to our Customer Service.
Electronic devices with built-in batteries, such as phones, laptops, and other gadgets, can be recycled through the Waste Electronic and Electrical Equipment (WEEE) Takeback program. Additional information about this program is available on the Amazon website: Recycle WEEE outside the country.
Luxembourg
Amazon is working with Ecobatterien (https://www.ecobatterien.lu/en/) [external link] to recycle used batteries free of charge for customers within Luxembourg.
Please visit the following recycling website (https://e-collect.lu/) [external link] to find drop-off points for batteries near you.
You may contact your local authority for information on collection points in your area that accept used batteries, as well as participation in national recycling campaigns.
If you encounter any issues with returning old batteries, please reach out to our Customer Service.
Electronic devices with built-in batteries, such as phones, laptops, and other gadgets, can be recycled through the Waste Electronic and Electrical Equipment (WEEE) Takeback program. Additional information about this program is available on the Amazon website: Recycle WEEE outside the country.
Malta
Amazon is working with GreenPak (https://www.greenpak.com.mt/) [external link] to recycle used batteries free of charge for customers within Malta.
Please visit the following recycling website (https://batterybin.mt/) [external link] to find drop-off points for portable batteries near you.
You may contact your local authority for information on collection points in your area that accept used batteries, as well as participation in national recycling campaigns.
If you encounter any issues with returning old batteries, please reach out to our Customer Service.
Electronic devices with built-in batteries, such as phones, laptops, and other gadgets, can be recycled through the Waste Electronic and Electrical Equipment (WEEE) Takeback program. Additional information about this program is available on the Amazon website: Recycle WEEE outside the country.
Norway
Amazon is working with ERP Norway (https://erp-recycling.org/en-no/) [external link] to recycle used batteries free of charge for customers within Norway.
Please visit your local recycling website (https://sortere.no/privat/kart/symbolene/gj,mo,re,fa,ba,hy,pa) [external link] to find a battery collection point near you.
You may also contact your local authority for information on a recycling facility in your area that will take your used batteries.
Poland
Amazon is working with Auraeko (https://www.auraeko.pl/en/) [external link] to recycle used batteries free of charge for customers within Poland.
You can dispose old batteries in your local collection points. Alternatively, you can also return the old batteries to the shops in a location near to you which sells batteries.
You may contact your local authority (i.e. the voivodeship, city hall or marshal office) for information on collection points in your area that accept used batteries, as well as participation in national recycling campaigns.
| Voivodeships/ Battery collection point links [external links] | |
| 1 | Województwo Dolnośląskie (https://bip.dolnyslask.pl/urzad/Article/get/id,98432.html) |
| 2 | Województwo Kujawsko-pomorskie (https://bip.kujawsko-pomorskie.pl/3618/baterie-i-akumulatory-sprawozdawczosc.html?searchKey=baterie) |
| 3 | Województwo Lubelskie (https://lublin.eu/mieszkancy/srodowisko/odpady-i-recykling/selektywna-zbiorka-odpadow/baterie-i-akumulatory/) |
| 4 | Województwo Lubuskie (https://lubuskie.pl/cms/241/zuzyte_baterie_i_akumulatory) |
| 5 | Województwo Łódzkie (https://bip.lodzkie.pl/departament-klimatu-i-srodowiska/archiwa-rejestry-i-ewidencje/item/1419-wykaz-punktow-zbierania-i-miejsc-odbioru-zuzytych-baterii-i-akumulatorow-przenosnych) |
| 6 | Województwo Małopolskie (https://bip.malopolska.pl/umwm,a,2534281,wykaz-miejsc-odbioru-oraz-zbierajacych-zuzyte-baterie-lub-zuzyte-akumulatory-na-terenie-wojewodztwa-.html) |
| 7 | Województwo Mazowieckie (https://mazovia.pl/pl/bip/zalatw-sprawe/ekologia-i-srodowisko/baterie-akumulatory.html) |
| 8 | Województwo Opolskie(https://bip.opolskie.pl/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Wykaz-miejsc-odbioru-i-punkt%C3%B3w-zbierania-zu%C5%BCyte-baterii-i-akumulator%C3%B3w-stan-na-marzec-2016r..pdf) |
| 9 | Województwo Podkarpackie (https://bip.podkarpackie.pl/index.php/informacja-o-srodowisku/gospodarka-odpadami/154-wykaz-miejsc-odbioru-oraz-zbierajacych-zuzyte-baterie-lub-zuzyte-akumulatory) |
| 10 | Województwo Podlaskie (https://bip.podlaskie.eu/wojewodztwo/urzad_mar/dokumenty/dokumenty_srodowisko/wykaz-miejsc-odbioru-zuzytych-baterii-i-akumulatorow.html) |
| 11 | Województwo Pomorskie (https://www.bip.pomorskie.eu/m,65,baterie-i-akumulatory.html) |
| 12 | Województwo Śląskie (https://bip.slaskie.pl/dzialalnosc_urzedu/srodowisko/wykaz-miejsc-odbioru-oraz-zbierajacych-zuzyte-baterie-lub-zuzyte-akumulatory.html) |
| 13 | Województwo Świętokrzyskie (https://www.swietokrzyskie.pro/wykaz-miejsc-odbioru-zuzytych-baterii-przenosnych-i-zuzytych-akumulatorow-przenosnych/) |
| 14 | Województwo Warmińsko-mazurskie (https://bip.warmia.mazury.pl/1386/7556_miejsca-odbioru-i-zbierania-baterii-i-akumulatorow.html) |
| 15 | Województwo Wielkopolskie (https://bip.umww.pl/artykuly/1354307/pliki/wykaz-miejsc-odbioru-zuzytych-baterii-i-akumulatorow.pdf) |
| 16 | Województwo Zachodniopomorskie (https://bip.koszalin.pl/artykul/1491/5359/wykaz-miejsc-odbioru-zuzytych-baterii-lub-zuzytych-akumulatorow) |
If you encounter any issues with returning old batteries, please reach out to our Customer Service.
Electronic devices with built-in batteries, such as phones, laptops, and other gadgets, can be recycled through the Waste Electronic and Electrical Equipment (WEEE) Takeback program. Additional information about this program is available on the Amazon website: Recycle WEEE outside the country.
Portugal
Amazon is working with ERP Portugal (https://erp-recycling.org/pt-pt/) [external link] to recycle used batteries free of charge for customers within Portugal.
Please visit the following recycling website (https://eureciclo.pt/en/collection-points/) [external link] to find drop-off points for portable batteries near you.
You may contact your local authority for information on collection points in your area that accept used batteries, as well as participation in national recycling campaigns.
If you encounter any issues with returning old batteries, please reach out to our Customer Service.
Electronic devices with built-in batteries, such as phones, laptops, and other gadgets, can be recycled through the Waste Electronic and Electrical Equipment (WEEE) Takeback program. Additional information about this program is available on the Amazon website: Recycle WEEE outside the country.
Romania
Amazon is working with SNRB (https://www.snrb.org/) [external link] to recycle used batteries free of charge for customers within Romania.
Please visit the following recycling website (https://snrb.org/contacteaza-snrb/) [external link] to find drop-off points for portable batteries near you.
You may contact your local authority for information on collection points in your area that accept used batteries, as well as participation in national recycling campaigns.
If you encounter any issues with returning old batteries, please reach out to our Customer Service.
Electronic devices with built-in batteries, such as phones, laptops, and other gadgets, can be recycled through the Waste Electronic and Electrical Equipment (WEEE) Takeback program. Additional information about this program is available on the Amazon website: Recycle WEEE outside the country.
Slovakia
Amazon is working with Elekos (https://elekos.sk/en/about-us/basic-info/) [external link] to recycle used batteries free of charge for customers within Slovakia.
Please visit the following recycling website (https://batsys.sk/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/ZOZNAM-MIEST-ZBERU_2022.pdf) [external link] to find drop-off points for portable and automotive battery collection point near you.
You may contact your local authority for information on collection points in your area that accept used batteries, as well as participation in national recycling campaigns.
If you encounter any issues with returning old batteries, please reach out to our Customer Service.
Electronic devices with built-in batteries, such as phones, laptops, and other gadgets, can be recycled through the Waste Electronic and Electrical Equipment (WEEE) Takeback program. Additional information about this program is available on the Amazon website: Recycle WEEE outside the country.
Slovenia
Amazon is working with Interzero (https://interzero.si/en/) [external link] to recycle used batteries free of charge for customers within Slovenia.
Please visit the following recycling website (https://interzero.si/en/our-services/information-for-end-users/free-disposal-of-waste-products-for-natural-persons/) [external link] to find a battery collection point near you. Please note that batteries must be disposed of in your municipality of residence.
You may contact your local authority for information on collection points in your area that accept used batteries, as well as participation in national recycling campaigns.
If you encounter any issues with returning old batteries, please reach out to our Customer Service.
Electronic devices with built-in batteries, such as phones, laptops, and other gadgets, can be recycled through the Waste Electronic and Electrical Equipment (WEEE) Takeback program. Additional information about this program is available on the Amazon website: Recycle WEEE outside the country.
Spain
Amazon is working with ERP España (https://erp-recycling.org/en-es/) [external link] to recycle used batteries free of charge for customers within Spain.
Please visit the following recycling website (https://www.ofipilas.es/recogida-ciudadano_B.aspx) [external link] to find drop-off points for portable batteries near you.
You may contact your local authority for information on collection points in your area that accept used batteries, as well as participation in national recycling campaigns.
If you encounter any issues with returning old batteries, please reach out to our Customer Service.
Electronic devices with built-in batteries, such as phones, laptops, and other gadgets, can be recycled through the Waste Electronic and Electrical Equipment (WEEE) Takeback program. Additional information about this program is available on the Amazon website: Recycle WEEE outside the country.
Sweden
Amazon is working with Recipo (https://recipo.se/en/) [external link] to recycle used batteries free of charge for customers within Sweden.
Please visit the following recycling website (https://www.sopor.nu/en/recycle-here/find-your-waste-station/) [external link] to find drop-off points for portable and industrial battery collection point near you.
You may contact your local authority for information on collection points in your area that accept used batteries, as well as participation in national recycling campaigns.
If you encounter any issues with returning old batteries, please reach out to our Customer Service.
Electronic devices with built-in batteries, such as phones, laptops, and other gadgets, can be recycled through the Waste Electronic and Electrical Equipment (WEEE) Takeback program. Additional information about this program is available on the Amazon website: Recycle WEEE outside the country.
The Netherlands
Amazon is working with Stibat (https://www.stibat.nl/en/) [external link] to recycle used batteries free of charge for customers within the Netherlands.
Please visit the following recycling website (https://inleverpunten.stichting-open.org/) [external link] to find drop-off points for portable batteries near you.
You may contact your local authority for information on collection points in your area that accept used batteries, as well as participation in national recycling campaigns.
If you encounter any issues with returning old batteries, please reach out to our Customer Service.
Electronic devices with built-in batteries, such as phones, laptops, and other gadgets, can be recycled through the Waste Electronic and Electrical Equipment (WEEE) Takeback program. Additional information about this program is available on the Amazon website: Recycle WEEE outside the country.
United Kingdom
Amazon is working with ERP UK (https://erp-recycling.org/uk/) [external link] to recycle used batteries free of charge for customers within United Kingdom.
Please visit your recycling website (https://www.recyclenow.com/recycling-locator) [external link] to find a battery collection point near you.
You may also contact your local authority for information on a recycling facility in your area that will take your used batteries.
To recycle industrial or automotive batteries, you can request a free of charge home-pick up with the Landbell Group (https://circul8.world/returns/DmNbyDQ3fpsRhV44j7Zw2cCOJNnjIpCz/adh) [external link]. Please provide the order number of the new item you are purchasing at the time of the recycling collection request. Once your request is validated, they will contact you to arrange a suitable time for collection.
Amazon is a registered member of ERP UK Ltd Battery Producer Compliance Scheme with the following Battery Producer Registration Number: BPRN01804.
For more information about recycling with Amazon, visit Recycling at Amazon.
