In accordance with Act No. 542/2020 Coll., on End-of-Life Products, we publish information on take-back options. Below you will find a detailed overview of the services and options provided for you by REMA Systém, a.s.

Information on take-back

The consumer plays a crucial role in the system for handling electrical appliances and portable batteries. It is the consumer who decides what to do with an old appliance or battery. Old and unwanted electrical equipment and batteries must not be disposed of in mixed municipal waste; instead, they should be handed over at designated collection points (so-called take-back points), from where they are sent either for reuse or for recycling.

Consumers must be informed, through the symbols shown below, that the respective electrical equipment or batteries must not be disposed of in municipal waste. All new electrical equipment and batteries are marked with such symbols. The symbol may appear directly on the product, on its packaging, in the user manual, or in the warranty certificate.

How to dispose of old appliances/batteries in the Czech Republic?

• Individuals may use the services BUĎ LÍNÝ or Rebalík
• Legal entities may use The collection service for registered partners
• through the publicly accessible collection network of REMA Systém, a.s., designated for the take-back of electrical equipment
• through the publicly accessible collection network of REMA Battery, s.r.o., designated for the take-back of batteries
• through the publicly accessible collection network for take-back, as listed on the website of the Ministry of the Environment (ISOH 2)
• If needed, advice and assistance are available via the free Smart Recycling hotline (800 976 679).

Why is recycling important?

Electrical equipment and batteries contain many valuable metals, such as zinc, iron, manganese, nickel, cadmium, and lead. Some, like mercury, lead, and cadmium, are hazardous to health and the environment.

Recycling through designated take-back points conserves raw materials and prevents environmental contamination. Unused batteries, especially lithium ones, can also pose a fire risk if stored improperly. For safety and environmental protection, always hand over used batteries and electrical equipment for recycling as soon as possible.