Note on disposal: Please check local regulations for proper disposal of discarded batteries in your country. In Germany, the following rules apply: Due to the Battery Act (BattG), you as the end user are obliged to return all used batteries and rechargeable batteries. Disposal via household waste is not permitted! Batteries and rechargeable batteries containing harmful substances are marked with the symbol of a crossed-out dustbin and the chemical symbol (Cd = cadmium; Hg = mercury; Pb = lead) of the heavy metal that is decisive for the classification.