Legislation and regulations for recycling batteries
The “Besluit beheer batterijen en accu’s” (Bbb, battery-management decree) constitutes the Dutch government’s interpretation and implementation of European guidelines for handling batteries.
Starter battery and EV-battery results.
All legal provisions pertaining to the processing of batteries are laid down in the Bbb. It applies to all batteries, including starter batteries and EV-batteries.
The full regulations are accessible on the government website: Besluit beheer batterijen en accu’s.
Regulations for the transport of batteries
Stringent requirements apply to the transport of batteries. These are documented in the ADR, an international agreement on the transportation of dangerous goods. Among other things, it includes the requirements that must be met for packaging during transport. ARN collaborates with battery-collection companies that comply with ADR requirements.
Regulations for the storage of batteries
In November 2023, the new guideline for the storage of lithium-ion drive batteries was published.
This PGS 37-2 (Publication Series for Hazardous Substances) outlines principles for the safe storage of batteries.
The LAP3 national waste-management plan
The National Waste Management Plan LAP3 outlines how various waste materials should be managed in the Netherlands. It specifies, for instance, the minimum standards applicable to processing.
For drive batteries and starter batteries, there is a sector plan. This plan translates the waste policy of LAP3 into various waste streams, including those originating from end-of-life vehicles.
European legislation
European Directive 2006/66/EC documents the EU regulations for handling batteries.
A new proposal for the new battery regulation has recently been published.
ARN Management Plan
Batteries fall under producer responsibility. This means that the car manufacturer or importer is responsible for their collection and processing. ARN has developed a collective solution to fulfill the producer responsibility on behalf of around one hundred affiliated car importers. For more information, see: ARN Management Plan
Dismantling a vehicle equipped with a high-voltage battery
Dismantling a vehicle with a high-voltage, or drive battery, requires specific knowledge. Together with Innovam, ARN has developed the training “Save dismantling of e-vehicles.” Extensive regulations apply to the dismantling of end-of-life vehicles. For more information, see: Laws and Regulations on Car Recycling.