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� A key problem for the successful return of batteries is consumers hoarding
70% of batteries at home for over 3 months; and
� It is argued that a high quota of returned batteries can be only achieved
through a collection close to the households. 570
26.13 Prerequisites for Introduction
Essential elements required for this particular policy to be introduced are:
� “Willingness” of the industry to come up with its producer responsibility, e.g.
organizing the recycling system;
� Cooperation between the retailers and manufacturers concerning the
collection and recycling of batteries;
� Capacity to build up a recycling infrastructure (e.g. sufficient collection points
and personnel to service these etc);
� No legal obstacle for a take-back system run by industry, e.g. anti-trust law;
and
� Existence of a central institution for organizing and monitoring the system, and
to enforce in cases of non-compliance.
570 Bundesverband der Deutschen Entsorgungswirtschaft e.V. (BDE), EUWID from 06.005.2003, p. 9.
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