2. Collection legislation
Context
European legislation for battery collection in place based on European legislation since 2006
Some countries have a longer history in collection of portable batteries
European targets are:
25% by 26/09/2012
45% by 26/09/2016
Based on three years avarage of sales

3. Collection legislation
EPBA study collection targets
Assemble an overview of the collection rates for portable primary and rechargeable batteries
Use the study for further dialogue with regulators and stakeholders in the battery industry
Geographical scope
EU Member States + Norway & Switzerland
Content
Cross country analysis & country specific assessments

4. Collection legislation
Portable Battery Collection results 2014 – all countries

5. Collection legislation
Battery Directive – Portable Battery Collection target 2016
7 EEA countries have reached rates above 45% in 2014
It is anticipated that only 10 MS will reach the 2016 targets
Around 20 of the 30 EEA area are unlikely to meet the 45% collection rate in 2016
4 are projected to reach rates of 40%-45% (ES, FR, IT, HU),
4 to reach rates of 35%-40% (NO, PL, GR, IE),
3 rates between 30% and 35% (CZ, LT, LV)
7 to remain below 30% (HR, IC, RO, EE, SI, PT, CY)