Boy in green shirt places used batteries into white recycling bin, blue robot toy beside him, Varta batteries above
Boy placing batteries into a recycling bin next to a white toy robot, with Varta batteries shown above

Recycling Information

Recycling Information

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Recycling Process
Blaues Warnsymbol: Dreieck mit Ausrufezeichen

Warning Icons
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Environmentally Conscious at Every Step

At VARTA, we are committed to environmental stewardship throughout the entire lifecycle of our products. From development to manufacturing, and ultimately to disposal, we prioritise eco-friendly practices and sustainable solutions. Our unwavering dedication to environmental protection is deeply ingrained in our corporate ethos.

Responsible Product Development and Manufacturing

We place stringent demands on the development and manufacturing processes of our products, ensuring they are environmentally friendly from the outset. Our commitment to sustainability extends beyond mere compliance; we strive to exceed industry standards and set new benchmarks for responsible production.

Long-Lasting and Safe Products

VARTA products are designed to be safe, reliable, and long-lasting, minimising the need for frequent replacements and reducing waste. By maximising the service life of our products, we contribute to a circular economy and reduce the environmental impact associated with premature disposal.

Sustainable Disposal: A Key Priority

While we prioritise product longevity, we understand that responsible disposal is a critical aspect of environmental stewardship. To ensure sustainable disposal of our products and packaging, we encourage you to follow the guidelines set forth by your local municipality.

Packaging Disposal Made Easy

To facilitate proper disposal of our packaging materials, we have provided a convenient reference table. Simply identify the code on the packaging components and follow the corresponding disposal procedure outlined below.

For more information, please refer to our battery recycling microsite

Packaging Component Code | Disposal Procedure

Adapt the packaging disposal example to your pack by identifying the code on the single components and the procedure on the following table:

Exemplary packaging
Separate packaging in single components (where possible)
Identify packaging material by code on each component or main body (if separation is possible)
Correctly dispose single components detected by identification code
Blister pack of four Varta Longlife Power AA alkaline batteries, made in Germany
Blue Varta Longlife Power AA alkaline batteries in blister pack packaging shown at an angle
Varta Longlife Power AA alkaline batteries in blue blister pack with PAP 21 recycling symbol

Paper collection

Recycling symbol with three curved arrows forming a triangle around the number 21, label PAP below

Paper collection

Please check your local municipal guidelines
Blister pack of two Varta Longlife alkaline C batteries in yellow and blue packaging
Varta Longlife Power Alkaline C battery in blue and white blister pack next to transparent plastic packaging
Varta Longlife Power C alkaline battery in blister pack with PAP 21 symbol next to PET 01 recycling plastic film

Paper collection

Plastic collection

Recycling symbol with three curved arrows forming a triangle around the number 21, label PAP below

Paper collection

Please check your local municipal guidelines
Recycling symbol with three chasing arrows around the number 01 and the label PET below

Plastic collection

Please check your local municipal guidelines
Pack of 12 Varta Longlife AAA alkaline batteries in blue and yellow packaging
Pack of 12 Varta AA batteries in blue packaging next to an empty transparent plastic storage box
Varta AA battery pack with PAP 21 recycling symbol and clear plastic container with PET 01 recycling symbol

Paper collection

Plastic collection

Recycling symbol with three curved arrows forming a triangle around the number 21, label PAP below

Paper collection

Please check your local municipal guidelines
Recycling symbol with three chasing arrows around the number 01 and the label PET below

Plastic collection

Please check your local municipal guidelines
Blue Varta Energy 10-pack box of AA alkaline batteries with visible cells on the right side
Blue Varta Energy 10 pack box of AA alkaline batteries shown at an angle
Blue Varta Energy Alkaline AA battery pack containing 10 batteries with PAP 21 recycling symbol

Paper collection

Recycling symbol with three curved arrows forming a triangle around the number 21, label PAP below

Paper collection

Please check your local municipal guidelines
Bulk pack of 40 Varta AA batteries in blue and yellow cardboard tray, labeled Made in Germany
Open blue Varta AA battery display tray with four clear empty plastic battery holders standing beside it
Empty Varta AA battery box with PAP 21 recycling symbol, beside a PE-LD 04 plastic recycling symbol

Paper collection

Plastic collection

Recycling symbol with three curved arrows forming a triangle around the number 21, label PAP below

Paper collection

Please check your local municipal guidelines
Recycling symbol with triangular arrows, number 04 inside, and label PE-LD below for low-density polyethylene

Plastic collection

Please check your local municipal guidelines
Blue and yellow Varta Longlife cardboard box containing 12 AAA batteries
Blue and yellow Varta Longlife cardboard box containing 12 AAA batteries
Blue Varta Longlife retail box containing 12 AAA batteries with yellow accents and recycling symbol

Paper collection

Recycling symbol with three curved arrows forming a triangle around the number 21, label PAP below

Paper collection

Please check your local municipal guidelines
Blue Varta Longlife Power cardboard box containing 18 AA batteries
Blue Varta Longlife Power cardboard pack containing 18 AA batteries
Varta Longlife Power 18 AA battery pack in blue and yellow box with PAP 21 recycling symbol

Paper collection

Recycling symbol with three curved arrows forming a triangle around the number 21, label PAP below

Paper collection

Please check your local municipal guidelines
Transparent plastic storage box with compartments next to a blue Varta AAA 24-pack battery cardboard sleeve
Transparent plastic container with PET 01 recycling symbol next to blue Varta battery box with PP 05 recycling symbol

Plastic collection

Plastic collection

Recycling symbol with three chasing arrows around the number 01 and the label PET below

Plastic collection

Please check your local municipal guidelines
Recycling symbol with triangular arrows, number 05 inside and PP label below, indicating polypropylene plastic

Plastic collection

Please check your local municipal guidelines
Blue Varta Longlife alkaline AAA battery pack of 4 in plastic packaging
Blue Varta Longlife AAA alkaline battery pack with recycling symbol numbered 07

Plastic collection

Recycling symbol with three chasing arrows forming a triangle around the number 07, indicating other plastics

Plastic collection

Please check your local municipal guidelines
Four Varta Longlife Power AA batteries in blue and yellow packaging, standing upright side by side
Four cylindrical batteries wrapped in white translucent shrink film, standing upright in a group
Four translucent plastic tubes with recycling symbol 04 PE-LD in the foreground

Plastic collection

Recycling symbol with triangular arrows, number 04 inside, and label PE-LD below for low-density polyethylene

Plastic collection

Please check your local municipal guidelines
Varta Longlife AA alkaline batteries 16-pack in blue box with yellow cells visible on the sides
Eight shrink-wrapped AA batteries beside a blue Varta Longlife 16-pack box
Plastic-wrapped batteries with recycling code 04 PE-LD next to a Varta AA battery box with code 05 PP

Plastic collection

Plastic collection

Recycling symbol with triangular arrows, number 04 inside, and label PE-LD below for low-density polyethylene

Plastic collection

Please check your local municipal guidelines
Recycling symbol with triangular arrows, number 05 inside and PP label below, indicating polypropylene plastic

Plastic collection

Please check your local municipal guidelines
Blue VARTA Longlife Power AA battery pack, 40 count, alkaline, with red and yellow accents
VARTA Longlife Power AA 40-pack box beside four batteries in clear plastic packaging
Varta Longlife Power AA battery pack with recycling symbols 21 PAP, 05 PP, and 04 PE-LD

Paper collection

Plastic collection

Recycling symbol with three curved arrows forming a triangle around the number 21, label PAP below

Paper collection

Please check your local municipal guidelines
Recycling symbol with triangular arrows, number 05 inside and PP label below, indicating polypropylene plastic

Plastic collection

Please check your local municipal guidelines
Recycling symbol with triangular arrows, number 04 inside, and label PE-LD below for low-density polyethylene

Plastic collection

Please check your local municipal guidelines
Varta LCD Plug Charger+ packaging with four AA rechargeable batteries 2100 mAh inside the charging device
Varta LCD Plug Charger in green and white blister packaging with transparent plastic casing on sides
Varta LCD Plug Charger packaging between two recycling symbols: 01 PET and 21 PAP

Plastic collection

Paper collection

Plastic collection

Recycling symbol with three curved arrows forming a triangle around the number 21, label PAP below

Paper collection

Please check your local municipal guidelines
Recycling symbol with three chasing arrows around the number 01 and the label PET below

Plastic collection

Please check your local municipal guidelines
Varta Indestructible F20 Pro flashlight with 350 lumens in blue retail blister packaging
Varta Indestructible F20 Pro flashlight in blue blister packaging next to transparent plastic clamshell, 350 lumens
Varta Indestructible F20 Pro packaging with PAP 21 paper recycling symbol and clear PET 01 plastic blister pack

Paper collection

Plastic collection

Recycling symbol with three curved arrows forming a triangle around the number 21, label PAP below

Paper collection

Please check your local municipal guidelines
Recycling symbol with three chasing arrows around the number 01 and the label PET below

Plastic collection

Please check your local municipal guidelines
Varta Night Cutter F30R flashlight with 700 lumens in black retail packaging
Varta Night Cutter F30R flashlight packaging with blue product box and transparent plastic blister tray
Varta Night Cutter F30R packaging with recycling symbols 21 PAP, 06 PS, and 01 PET

Paper collection

Plastic collection

Recycling symbol with three curved arrows forming a triangle around the number 21, label PAP below

Paper collection

Please check your local municipal guidelines
Recycling symbol with three arrows in a triangle, number 06 inside, and letters PS below, indicating polystyrene plastic

Plastic collection

Please check your local municipal guidelines
Recycling symbol with three chasing arrows around the number 01 and the label PET below

Plastic collection

Please check your local municipal guidelines
Black Varta LED camping lantern with cylindrical clear shade and branded label on top hanging tag
Blue Varta Indestructible L30 Pro flashlight packaging with 450 lumens, 7-year storage label and yellow logo
Blue Varta Indestructible L30 Pro packaging tag with 450 lumens info and PAP 21 paper recycling symbol

Paper collection

Recycling symbol with three curved arrows forming a triangle around the number 21, label PAP below

Paper collection

Please check your local municipal guidelines
VARTA Power Bank Energy 20000 mAh in blue and white retail packaging
Varta Power Bank Energy 20000 mAh in blue retail box next to transparent plastic packaging
Varta 20000 mAh power bank box with PAP 21 recycling symbol next to clear plastic tray marked PAP 20

Paper collection

Paper collection

Recycling symbol with three curved arrows forming a triangle around the number 21, label PAP below

Paper collection

Please check your local municipal guidelines
Recycling symbol with three arrows forming a triangle, number 20 inside, label PAP below, indicating corrugated cardboard

Paper collection

Please check your local municipal guidelines
Varta CR2032 lithium coin cell battery in single blister pack, labeled up to 70% more energy and child safety
Varta CR2032 lithium coin cell battery in blue blister pack next to the round silver button battery
VARTA CR2032 lithium button cell battery in blue packaging next to a PET recycling symbol label

Paper collection

Plastic collection

Recycling symbol with three curved arrows forming a triangle around the number 21, label PAP below

Paper collection

Please check your local municipal guidelines
Recycling symbol with three chasing arrows around the number 01 and the label PET below

Plastic collection

Please check your local municipal guidelines
Varta CR2032 lithium coin batteries, pack of two in blister packaging, labeled 70% more energy
Varta CR2032 lithium battery blister pack with two coin cells, labeled 70% more energy
Varta CR2032 lithium battery in blister pack with recycling symbols 21 PAP and 01 PET

Paper collection

Plastic collection

Recycling symbol with three curved arrows forming a triangle around the number 21, label PAP below

Paper collection

Please check your local municipal guidelines
Recycling symbol with three chasing arrows around the number 01 and the label PET below

Plastic collection

Please check your local municipal guidelines
Varta V13GA/LR44 alkaline button cell batteries, pack of two in blue and silver blister packaging
Varta V13GA/LR44 alkaline button cell battery in blue blister pack next to plastic tray with two coin batteries
VARTA V13GA/LR44 alkaline battery pack with PAP 21 recycling symbol next to a PVC 03 recycling label

Paper collection

Plastic collection

Recycling symbol with three curved arrows forming a triangle around the number 21, label PAP below

Paper collection

Please check your local municipal guidelines
Recycling symbol with triangular arrows containing the number 03 and the label PVC below

Plastic collection

Please check your local municipal guidelines
Two VARTA CR2032 lithium battery blister packs with 70% more energy label, beside a recycling symbol 07 O

Plastic collection

Recycling symbol with three chasing arrows forming a triangle around the number 07, indicating other plastics

Plastic collection

Please check your local municipal guidelines
Varta CR2032 lithium coin cell batteries in blue blister packs, one with two cells, one with five cells
Varta CR2032 Energy lithium coin cell batteries in blue blister packs, one single pack and one strip of multiple
VARTA CR2032 Energy lithium coin cell battery blister pack next to PET 01 recycling symbol

Plastic collection

Recycling symbol with three chasing arrows around the number 01 and the label PET below

Plastic collection

Please check your local municipal guidelines
Varta V337 SR416SW watch battery packaging with blue and white label and QR code
Varta V337 SR416SW watch battery packaging in blue and white with QR code and expiry date field
Varta V377 watch battery with PAP 22 recycling symbol above a white plastic tray marked with PET 01 recycling code

Paper collection

Plastic collection

Recycling symbol with three chasing arrows forming a triangle around the number 22, with the label PAP below

Paper collection

Please check your local municipal guidelines
Recycling symbol with three chasing arrows around the number 01 and the label PET below

Plastic collection

Please check your local municipal guidelines
Orange Varta blister pack with 6 size 13 hearing aid batteries, made in Germany
Varta size 13 hearing aid batteries pack of 8 next to a round white hearing aid device
Varta hearing aid batteries size 13 pack of 8 with PAP 21 and PET 01 recycling symbols

Paper collection

Plastic collection

Recycling symbol with three curved arrows forming a triangle around the number 21, label PAP below

Paper collection

Please check your local municipal guidelines
Recycling symbol with three chasing arrows around the number 01 and the label PET below

Plastic collection

Please check your local municipal guidelines

Match the battery recycling example to your used battery by identifying the strike out container and chemical mark on the product. Please follow the recycling procedure according to the guidelines of your local municipality.

Exemplary product / battery
Identifying strike out container and the chemical sign on the product / battery
Explanation of strike out container
Two Varta Longlife Power alkaline batteries standing upright with reflection on a white surface

Alkaline

Crossed-out wheeled bin symbol indicating separate collection of electrical waste

The product should not be discarded as unsorted waste but must be sent to separate collection facilities for recovery and recycling.

Please check your local municipal guidelines.

Two silver Varta Ultra Lithium batteries standing upright with reflection on white background

Lithium

Crossed-out wheeled bin symbol indicating separate collection of electrical waste

The product should not be discarded as unsorted waste but must be sent to separate collection facilities for recovery and recycling.

Please check your local municipal guidelines.

Tape seal both terminals of Lithium cells prior to recycling!

Two green and gold Varta rechargeable AA batteries leaning together with a reflection below

Recharge Accu

Crossed-out wheeled bin symbol indicating separate collection of electrical waste

The product should not be discarded as unsorted waste but must be sent to separate collection facilities for recovery and recycling.

Please check your local municipal guidelines.

Varta Super Heavy Duty 9V zinc-carbon battery in black and yellow, standing upright with reflection below

Super Heavy Duty
zinc carbon batteries

Crossed-out wheeled bin symbol with the chemical element label Pb below, indicating lead-containing waste disposal

The product should not be discarded as unsorted waste but must be sent to separate collection facilities for recovery and recycling.

For the classification of the pollutant content, the symbols Pb (lead), Cd (cadmium) and Hg (mercury) are located under the dustbin symbol.

Please check your local municipal guidelines.

Two silver CR2032 Varta button cell batteries standing upright with reflection on white background

Button Cell,
Lithium Coin

Crossed-out wheeled bin symbol indicating separate collection of electrical waste

The product should not be discarded as unsorted waste but must be sent to separate collection facilities for recovery and recycling.

Please check your local municipal guidelines.

Tape seal both terminals of Lithium Coin cells prior to recycling!

Two silver Varta V13GA button cell batteries shown upright with reflection on white background

Button Cell,
Alkaline

Crossed-out wheeled bin symbol indicating separate collection of electrical waste

The product should not be discarded as unsorted waste but must be sent to separate collection facilities for recovery and recycling.

Please check your local municipal guidelines.

Two silver Varta V377 button cell batteries shown on a reflective white surface

Watch Cell,
Silver Coin

Crossed-out wheeled bin symbol indicating separate collection of electrical waste

The product should not be discarded as unsorted waste but must be sent to separate collection facilities for recovery and recycling.

Please check your local municipal guidelines.

Black Varta 4V lantern battery with blue label, two coil spring terminals on top, casting a soft shadow below

Special batteries

Crossed-out wheeled bin symbol with the chemical element label Pb below, indicating lead-containing waste disposal

The product should not be discarded as unsorted waste but must be sent to separate collection facilities for recovery and recycling.

For the classification of the pollutant content, the symbols Pb (lead), Cd (cadmium) and Hg (mercury) are located under the dustbin symbol.

Please check your local municipal guidelines.

Two Varta power banks side by side, one white and one silver with wireless charging symbols, shown with reflections

Power Bank,
Wireless Charger

Crossed-out wheeled bin symbol indicating separate collection of electrical waste

The product should not be discarded as unsorted waste but must be sent to separate collection facilities for recovery and recycling.

Please remove all cables or devices that are plugged in and check the regulations of your local municipality.

WARNING: Do not remove the built-in batteries/cells from the device.

Black Varta charging set with USB wall adapter, car charger, and cable with micro-USB and Lightning connectors

Wall & Car Charger,
Cable, Adapter

Crossed-out wheeled bin symbol indicating separate collection of electrical waste

The product should not be discarded as unsorted waste but must be sent to separate collection facilities for recovery and recycling.

Please remove all cables or devices that are plugged in and check the regulations of your local municipality.

Black Varta battery charger with four green AA rechargeable batteries inserted, shown with reflection on white background

Chargers

Crossed-out wheeled bin symbol indicating separate collection of electrical waste

The product should not be discarded as unsorted waste but must be sent to separate collection facilities for recovery and recycling.

Please remove all cables or devices that are plugged in and check the regulations of your local municipality.

WARNING: Remove rechargeable batteries from the device before disposal.

Black Varta flashlight with wrist strap next to a blue and white Varta headlamp on white background

Lights & Headlights
with non-rechargeable batteries

Crossed-out wheeled bin symbol indicating separate collection of electrical waste

The product should not be discarded as unsorted waste but must be sent to separate collection facilities for recovery and recycling.

Please check your local municipal guidelines.

WARNING: Remove batteries/rechargeable batteries from the device before disposal.

Black Varta flashlight next to a blue patterned Varta headlamp with white LED light

Lights & Headlights
with built-in cells

Crossed-out wheeled bin symbol indicating separate collection of electrical waste

The product should not be discarded as unsorted waste but must be sent to separate collection facilities for recovery and recycling.

Please remove all cables or devices that are plugged in and check the regulations of your local municipality.

WARNING: Do not remove the built-in batteries/cells from the device at any time.

Material overview

Recycling symbol with three chasing arrows around the number 01 and the label PET below

Symbol

1 PET

How to recycle the material?

Plastic collection

Please check your local municipal guidelines

Recycling symbol with number 02 inside a triangle of arrows above the label PE-HD

Symbol

2 PE-HD / HDPE

How to recycle the material?

Plastic collection

Please check your local municipal guidelines

Recycling symbol with three arrows forming a triangle around the number 03, labeled PVC below

Symbol

3 PVC

How to recycle the material?

Plastic collection

Please check your local municipal guidelines

Recycling symbol with three arrows forming a triangle around the number 04 and the label PE-LD below

Symbol

4 PE-LD / LDPE

How to recycle the material?

Plastic collection

Please check your local municipal guidelines

Recycling symbol with triangular arrows containing number 05 and label PP below, indicating polypropylene plastic

Symbol

5 PP

How to recycle the material?

Plastic collection

Please check your local municipal guidelines

Recycling symbol with three arrows in a triangle, number 06 inside and PS below, indicating polystyrene plastic

Symbol

6 PS

How to recycle the material?

Plastic collection

Please check your local municipal guidelines

Recycling symbol with three arrows forming a triangle around the number 07 and the letter O below, indicating other plastics

Symbol

7 O (OTHER)

How to recycle the material?

Plastic collection

Please check your local municipal guidelines

Recycling symbol with three arrows forming a triangle around the number 20 and the label PAP, indicating corrugated cardboard

Symbol

20 PAP

How to recycle the material?

Paper collection

Please check your local municipal guidelines

Recycling symbol with triangular arrows, number 21 inside, and label PAP below, indicating other mixed paper

Symbol

21 PAP

How to recycle the material?

Paper collection

Please check your local municipal guidelines

Recycling symbol with three arrows forming a triangle around the number 22 and the label PAP below

Symbol

22 PAP

How to recycle the material?

Paper collection

Please check your local municipal guidelines

Warning icons

Alkaline | Zinc
Alkaline | Zinc
Lithium
Lithium
Silver-oxide
Silver-oxide
Hearing aid batteries | Zinc-Air
Hearing aid batteries | Zinc-Air
Rechargeables
Rechargeables
Chargers
Chargers
Power banks
Power banks
Lights
Lights

VARTA Consumer Contact

Please do not hesitate to contact us for further details or questions about our products. ​

Country Contact
INTERNATIONAL VARTA Consumer Batteries GmbH & Co. KGaA
Alfred-Krupp-Str. 9
73479 Ellwangen