REMA
TAKE-BACK OF WASTE ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT / BATTERIES
We care deeply about the environment, which is why we offer simple and free options for disposing of your old electrical devices and batteries.
The consumer plays a crucial role in the system of handling electrical devices and batteries. They decide what happens to the old appliance or battery. Old and unnecessary electrical equipment and batteries do not belong in unsorted municipal waste — they should be handed over at collection points, from which they are either reused or properly recycled.
Consumers must be informed by the following symbol that the device or battery should not be thrown in the general waste. All new electrical devices and batteries are marked with this symbol, either directly on the product, on its packaging, in the manual, or on the warranty certificate.
How to dispose of an old device or batteries?
- via the publicly available REMA collection network, see https://www.rema.cloud/o-nas#sberna-mista
- via the national collection registry, see https://isoh.mzp.cz/registrmistelektro
- for quantities up to 10 kg, you can use the re:Balík service
- for quantities over 10 kg, the BUĎ LÍNÝ ("Be Lazy") service is available
- at the physical store at Křesomyslova 384/17, if you have an MZO
- for questions, you can contact the free Smart Recycling helpline 800 976 679
Why recycle?
Electrical devices, batteries, and accumulators contain many recyclable metals, such as zinc, iron, manganese, nickel, cadmium, or lead. Some of these materials are extremely hazardous to human health and the environment — especially mercury, lead, and cadmium. Selected batteries are also marked with symbols of the chemical elements they contain (Pb, Cd, Hg).
By handing in batteries and devices at take-back points, we help conserve primary raw materials and protect our environment from potential harm caused by improper disposal.
Unused batteries stored in drawers or around the house can pose a fire risk, especially lithium-containing batteries. For safety reasons, used batteries should be recycled as soon as possible.
Most common battery types, labels, and usage
| Battery Type | Common Labels | Size | Typical Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alkaline | Alkaline, AlMn | AAA, AA, C, D, 6V, 9V | Flashlights, calculators, toys, watches, alarms |
| Button | Alkaline, lithium, mercury, silver, zinc-air | Various | Watches, hearing aids, remote controls |
| Zinc-carbon | Classic, Heavy Duty, Power Cell | AAA, AA, C, D, 6V, 9V | Toys, radios, remotes, flashlights |
| Lithium | Lithium, Li-Ion | Various | Laptops, phones, cameras, mp3 players |
| Nickel-cadmium | Ni-Cd | Various | Power tools, cordless phones |
| Nickel-metal hydride | NiMH | Various | Power tools, walkie-talkies |
| Lead-acid | SLA, gel | 2V, 6V, 12V | UPS, scooters, wheelchairs |
| Mercury | Hg, HgO | Various | Watches, remotes |
| Silver | AgO | Various | Watches, hearing aids |
Thank you for protecting nature with us.