Waste Batteries
Background
Industrial batteries Siemens PLC is a producer of industrial batteries and is therefore subject to The Batteries and Accumulators Regulations 2009 (as amended). At Siemens, we are committed to complying with our duties under these Regulations, supporting the proper treatment of waste batteries and reducing the amounts going into landfill. Specifically, we produce lead acid, nickel cadmium and other batteries. We are obligated to take back free of charge, waste industrial batteries supplied to an end-user for treatment and recycling. We are required to do this in any calendar year we place new industrial batteries on the market. Portable batteries Siemens PLC place portable batteries on the market annually and are part of a Battery Compliance Scheme (BCS). We finance the collection, treatment, and recycling of our waste batteries.
Registration Details
Siemens PLC is registered with the Producer Register Number (BPRN00073).
Marking
All Siemens products that are subject to the Battery and Accumulators Regulations are compliant with their requirements. Such products are marked with the "crossed out wheelie bin" symbol. Information on the wheelie bin can be found on GOV.UK.
Information for end-users
The presence of the above symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product must not be disposed of with normal office or household waste. If our end-users require us to take back industrial batteries, or have any other questions regarding the safe disposal of our batteries, they can contact us. We will agree the necessary arrangements for the return, proper treatment and recycling of the waste industrial batteries.