Notes on battery disposal in germany

In connection with the sale of batteries or the supply of equipment containing batteries, we are obliged to inform you of the following:
You are legally obliged to return used batteries as an end user. You can return used batteries that we have or have managed as new batteries in our range free of charge to our shipping warehouse (shipping address). The symbols depicted on the batteries have the following meaning:
The symbol of the crossed-out mouse tone means that the battery must not be placed in the house.
Pb = battery contains more than 0.004 percent by mass of lead
Cd = battery contains more than 0.002 percent by mass of cadmium
Hg = battery contains more than 0.0005 percent by mass of mercury.

Please note the above information.