Be a force for good and achieve reliable compliance with the Batteries Regulations.
The Waste Battery and Accumulator Regulations 2009, set out the requirements for waste battery collection, treatment, recycling and disposal for all battery types. The regulations affect producers, battery distributors (retailers), waste battery collectors, recyclers, and exporters.
Are you obligated?
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. This provision extends to overseas companies that are registered with Companies House.
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.
How does it work
Producers are required to record and report the tonnage and chemistry of the batteries they place on the market throughout the year. For portable battery producers they can do this by letting Beyondly take care of you with our chosen Batteries Compliance partner, or registering directly with the Environment Agency if placing less than 1 tonne of batteries onto the UK market annually.
Automotive, industrial, and portable batteries are covered as part of the legislation:
Automotive Battery
Automotive batteries are rechargeable batteries of any size or weight, used for starting or as an ignition power in a road vehicle engine. They can also be used to power lighting in a road vehicle.
Industrial Battery
An industrial battery or battery pack can be of any size or weight, designed exclusively for industrial or professional uses. They can be used as a source of power for propulsion in an electric vehicle or hybrid.
Portable Battery
A portable battery or battery pack is a sealed light weight battery that can be carried anywhere by a consumer, usually weighing less than 4kg.
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Take back and collection obligations
UK distributors and retailers of portable batteries that sell or supply more than 32 kg of batteries a year must provide a take back service.
Producers of automotive batteries must collect waste automotive batteries for free from their final holders, such as garages and scrapyards.
Producers of industrial batteries must take back waste industrial batteries for free from end users, if they supply them with new batteries.
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