Dutch households and empty batteries
Measurement 2023
This annual survey focused on the knowledge, attitude and behaviour of Dutch households with regard to empty batteries.
The survey mapped out the level of knowledge of consumers, the importance consumers attach to the separate return of empty batteries and to what extent empty batteries are always returned separately. In addition, questions were asked about the Battery Storage Box, the familiarity with return locations, considerations for returning empty batteries via grocery or parcel services and it was investigated what households would do with a defective bicycle battery.
Other relevant publications
Dutch Battery Flows Monitor 2020
This report delivers a baseline study for the portable battery waste flows for the year 2019
Universally binding declaration for waste management fee for portable batteries
Notification of the universally binding declaration for the waste management fee for portable batteries valid from January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2028
Exploration batteries circularity
This exploration aims to answer the following question: Is there a need for additional measures to support the circularity of the Dutch battery chain, and if so, what are they and what is their intended purpose?