Take-back of electrical equipment and batteries

Recycling and take-back of electrical equipment, batteries and accumulators

We are committed to environmentally responsible behaviour. We therefore provide simple and free ways to return end-of-life electrical equipment, used batteries and accumulators for reuse or recycling.

What to return

End-of-life electrical equipment, used batteries and accumulators. These products do not belong in unsorted municipal waste.

Where to return it

You can use REMA services, public take-back points or, by prior arrangement, return the product at our place of sale.

Why recycle

Proper return saves raw materials, limits the release of hazardous substances and reduces fire risk, especially from lithium batteries.

The role of the end user

The end user plays a crucial role in the system for handling electrical equipment, batteries and accumulators. It is the end user who decides what happens to an old or unwanted product.

End-of-life electrical equipment, used batteries and accumulators must not be disposed of as unsorted municipal waste. They must be handed over at designated locations, particularly take-back points, from which they are sent for preparation for reuse, recycling or other recovery.

By returning products through the take-back system, you help prevent the negative effects of improper handling on the environment and human health.

How to dispose of an old appliance or batteries

Take-back is free of charge. The specific conditions of each service, including accepted product types, quantities, packaging requirements and collection arrangements, are stated on the linked websites.

Our responsibility

UniMark CZ, s.r.o. fulfils its obligations concerning take-back and environmentally sound handling of electrical equipment, batteries and accumulators in accordance with Czech Act No. 542/2020 Coll., on End-of-Life Products, in particular the obligations to inform end users under Sections 13 and 63. We fulfil these obligations through contractual cooperation with REMA Systém, a.s. and REMA Battery, s.r.o. Information concerning packaging obligations is also available in our EKO-KOM declaration.

Why recycle

Electrical equipment, batteries and accumulators contain many recyclable materials and metals, including zinc, iron, manganese, nickel, cadmium and lead. Some substances they contain, especially mercury, lead and cadmium, may be hazardous to the environment and human health if handled improperly.

  • Saving raw materialsRecycling returns usable materials to circulation and reduces the need to extract primary raw materials.
  • Protecting health and the environmentSeparate collection reduces the risk of hazardous substances leaking into soil, water and air.
  • Lower fire riskUnused batteries, especially batteries containing lithium, may cause a fire if stored incorrectly or damaged. They should therefore be sent for recycling as soon as possible.

Common battery types, markings and uses

Battery type Common marking Size Examples of use
Alkaline Alkaline, AlMn AAA, AA, C, D, 6V, 9V Flashlights, calculators, toys, watches, smoke alarms and remote controls
Button cells Alkaline, lithium, mercury, silver, zinc-air Various Watches, hearing aids, toys, electronic greeting cards and 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 and gate openers
Lithium Lithium, lithium-ion, Li-Ion Various Laptops, mobile phones, digital cameras and media players
Nickel-cadmium Ni-Cd Various Cameras, hand tools, cordless phones and radios
Nickel-metal hydride NiMH, Ni-Hydride Various Cameras, hand tools, cordless phones and radios
Lead-acid SLA, gel 2V, 6V, 12V UPS units, wheelchairs, off-road vehicles and personal watercraft
Mercury Mercury, Hg, HgO Various Watches, hearing aids, toys, electronic greeting cards and remote controls
Silver-oxide Silver, AgO Various Watches, hearing aids, toys, electronic greeting cards and remote controls