In 2023, the collection rate for batteries was approximately 53 percent. This was a small increase compared to the previous year. Generally, the rate has been rising more or less consistently over this specific timeline.
Since 2021, the legally prescribed mark for the battery collection rate is 50 percent.
Collection rate of waste batteries* in Germany from 2001 to 2023
* The figures refer to batteries collected via the Joint Battery Collection System (GRS Batteries).
** The value for 2019 was calculated according to the new UBA guidelines. Comparisons with earlier figures are therefore only possible to a limited extent.
The collection rate is based on new batteries placed on the market in the last three years.
Figures have been rounded.
Figures preceding 2016 were retrieved from previous source reports.
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