We pride ourselves on our environmentally conscious approach, which is why we offer you easy and free options for disposing of your old electrical equipment and batteries.

Consumers play a crucial role in the system for handling electrical appliances and portable batteries. They are the ones who decide what to do with old appliances/batteries. Old and unwanted electrical equipment and batteries do not belong in unsorted municipal waste; instead, they should be handed over at collection points, known as take-back points, from where they are sent for reuse or recycling.

Consumers must be informed by the symbols below that the relevant electrical equipment/batteries do not belong in municipal waste. All new electrical equipment/batteries are marked in this way. The symbol may be displayed directly on the equipment, on its packaging, in the instructions for use, or in the warranty card.

How to dispose of old appliances/batteries?

• Individuals can use the following services: BUĎ LÍNÝ or Rebalík
• Legal entities can use: Svoz pro registrované partnery
• When purchasing new goods, it is also possible to return electrical appliances of the same type free of charge at the point of sale at our store in Hustopeče
• Through the publicly available collection network REMA Systém, a.s., which is intended for the take-back of electrical equipment
• Through the publicly available collection network REMA Battery, s.r.o., which is intended for the take-back of batteries
• Through the publicly available collection network, which is intended for take-back on the website of the Ministry of the Environment (ISOH 2)
• If necessary, it is possible to consult the free Smart Recycling hotline (800 976 679)

Why recycle?

Not only electrical equipment, but also batteries contain many recyclable metals such as zinc, iron, manganese, nickel, cadmium, and lead. Some of these substances are also very dangerous to the environment and human health, especially mercury, lead, and cadmium. Selected batteries are often marked with the symbol of the chemical element they contain (Pb, Cd, Hg).

By handing over batteries and electrical equipment to a collection point, we save primary raw materials, mainly through material recycling, and at the same time protect our environment from possible improper handling.

Unused batteries that are not recycled through collection points but are stored, for example, in office drawers or anywhere else in homes or businesses, can subsequently cause a fire. Lithium batteries in particular have this property. For safety reasons, it is therefore very important to recycle used batteries as soon as possible.

The most common types of batteries, their markings, and uses

Battery type	Common designation	Size	Examples of use
Alkaline	Alkaline, AlMn	AAA, AA, C, D, 6V, q9V	Flashlights, calculators, toys, watches, smoke alarms, remote controls
Button	Alkaline, Lithium, Mercury, Silver, Zinc-Air	Various sizes	Watches, hearing aids, toys, greeting cards, remote controls
Zinc-carbon	Classic, Heavy Duty, Power Cell	AAA, AA, C, D, 6V, 9V	Flashlights, calculators, toys, watches, smoke alarms, remote controls, portable radios, garage door openers
Lithium	Lithium, Lithium Ion, Li-Ion	Various sizes	Laptops, mobile phones, digital cameras, MP3 players
Nickel-cadmium	Ni-Cd	Various sizes	Cameras, hand tools, cordless phones, walkie-talkies
Nickel-metal hydride	NiMH, Ni-Hydride	Various sizes	Cameras, hand tools, cordless phones, walkie-talkies
Lead	SLA, Gel	2V, 6V, 12V	UPS, wheelchairs, off-road vehicles, water scooters
Mercury	Mercury, Hg, HgO	Various sizes	Watches, hearing aids, toys, greeting cards, remote controls
Silver	Silver, AgO	Various sizes	Watches, hearing aids, toys, greeting cards, remote controls

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