WB
Waste Batteries
Over 9,300 tonnes of Waste Batteries were treated in Italy in 2023.
Due to their chemical composition, Waste Batteries, just like WEEE, contain hazardous substances such as zinc, cadmium, mercury and lead, which if not delivered safely, can cause significant damage to the ecosystem.
Yet, they also contain recyclable raw materials (nickel, rare earths, lithium, iron, zinc, manganese, lead, etc.) which, if properly treated, can be recovered and re-used to create new products in line with the circular economic model.
For these reasons, the legislation provides for the implementation of separate collection systems for this particular type of waste, as well as precise rules for those placing batteries and accumulators on the market.
In fact, the Producer is responsible for establishing, coordinating and financing the collection and treatment systems for spent batteries and accumulators in compliance with environmental regulations, in addition to the adoption of measures aimed at preventing and reducing the production of WB by promoting their re-use and recycling.
The Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 concerning batteries and waste batteries provides 5 types of batteries.
Portable Battery
‘Portable Battery’ means a battery that is sealed, weighs 5 kg or less, is not designed specifically for industrial use and is neither an electric vehicle battery, an LMT battery, nor an SLI battery.
Light means of transport Battery
‘Light means of transport battery’ or ‘LMT battery’ means a battery that is sealed, weighs 25 kg or less and is specifically designed to provide electric power for the traction of wheeled vehicles that can be powered by an electric motor alone or by a combination of motor and human power, including type-approved vehicles of category L within the meaning of Regulation (EU) No 168/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council (43), and that is not an electric vehicle battery.
Electric vehicle Battery
‘Electric vehicle battery’ means a battery that is specifically designed to provide electric power for traction in hybrid or electric vehicles of category L as provided for in Regulation (EU) No 168/2013, that weighs more than 25 kg, or a battery that is specifically designed to provide electric power for traction in hybrid or electric vehicles of categories M, N or O as provided for in Regulation (EU) 2018/858.
SLI Battery
‘Starting, lighting and ignition battery’ or ‘SLI battery’ means a battery that is specifically designed to supply electric power for starting, lighting, or ignition and that can also be used for auxiliary or backup purposes in vehicles, other means of transport or machinery.
Industrial Battery
‘Industrial battery’ means a battery that is specifically designed for industrial uses, intended for industrial uses after having been subject to preparation for repurposing or repurposing, or any other battery that weighs more than 5 kg and that is neither an electric vehicle battery, an LMT battery, nor an SLI battery.
Find out how to become a member of the most important Italian Extended Producer Responsibility system for the management of WEEE, Batteries, Packaging, Tobacco and Textile Products. A single service for every need.
Erion Energy – Non-profit Producer Responsibility Organisation for the management of Waste Batteries – Via A. Scarsellini, 14 – 20161 Milan
VAT/Tax Code/ Milan Registry of Businesses 11277910961
