The only exception is the collection of portable batteries - UK distributors and retailers that sell or supply more than 32 kg of batteries a year must provide a take back service. This provision extends to overseas companies that are or should be registered with Companies House. The manufacturer or importer that first places batteries on the UK market – including those in products – is classed as the producer and is therefore responsible for compliance if the business has a UK presence. Read guidance on the classification of portable and industrial batteries from the Environment Agency, DEFRA and OPSS Extent of obligation ![]() can be hand-carried by an average natural person without difficulty.is not an automotive or industrial battery.used as a source of power for propulsion in an electric vehicle or a ‘hybrid’ vehicle.designed exclusively for industrial or professional uses.starting or as ignition power in a road vehicle engineĪn industrial battery or battery pack is of any size or weight, with one of the following characteristics:.preventing batteries and accumulators from being incinerated or dumped in landfill sitesĪn automotive battery is of any size or weight and used for one of the following:.making it compulsory to collect/take back and recycle batteries and accumulators. ![]() ![]() In the United Kingdom (UK) batteries and accumulators are regulated to help protect the environment through the Waste Batteries and Accumulators Regulations 2009 (as amended) – the underpinning legislation:
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