Collecting and recycling batteries simply, safely and efficiently
For over 30 years, Bebat has been giving used batteries a new life. We are working towards a better environment by continuously collecting more used batteries, using them for reuse where possible, and recycling them ever better.
Bebat collects all used batteries — from the smallest button cell to the largest EV or industrial battery. We make collecting and recycling as simple, safe, and efficient as possible for everyone. Through clear communication, we not only encourage the regular return of all empty batteries, but also the safe, correct, and sustainable use of batteries.
Our norms and values
Reliability and Transparency
As a partner to our members and participants, we reliably implement laws and regulations. We also communicate transparently with governments and support them in monitoring our processes and outcomes.
Ecological Responsibility
We consciously choose reliable recycling partners who operate ecologically, safely, and cost-consciously. We act sustainably and take our social responsibility seriously.
Respectful Collaboration
We create a work environment where respect, openness, and honesty are central. We encourage and value customer focus, efficiency, and collaboration among all our employees.
Innovation and expertise
As pioneers, we share our expertise and experiences with partners and agencies to promote professional environmental care. We continue to expand our knowledge by constantly learning and innovating.
What exactly are we doing?
Bebat is an environmental organization with world-class collection results. We aim to continually collect more used batteries, reuse them where possible and recycle them ever better.
Our impact
Every day, we strive to have the maximum positive impact on our environment. And our efforts are not in vain! These figures prove it:
23,000
collection points
< less than 400 m
to the nearest collection point
+ 4,500
participants
29,273
collections per year
60.3%
collection percentage
+ 4,000 tons
collected weight
> 90%
collection efficiency
Want to know more about the impact we make?
How many batteries are collected annually by Bebat? And what other results does Bebat achieve in Belgium? You can read all about it in our annual reports.
The history of Bebat
Bebat was founded in 1995 by battery producers. In the following years, our organisation experienced significant growth, which was accompanied by a number of important milestones.
Partners and collaborations
Cooperation is extremely important for Bebat. That's why we are establishing a network of partners to achieve the most sustainable result possible together.
Bebat PRO
Together with Bebat PRO, we are working on specialized, safe collection units for collecting batteries.
Reneos
With Reneos, we ensure safe collection and recycling of li-ion batteries across all of Europe.
Sortbat
All used batteries that are brought to Bebat collection points end up at Sortbat: our sorting centre in Tienen.
Round
To aid in addressing the growing climate challenges and to position Belgium as a leader in Europe in terms of circularity for discarded products and goods, Bebat has joined forces with 8 other leading Belgian organisations (Febelauto, Fost Plus, PV CYCLE Belgium, Recupel, Recytyre, Valipac, Valorlub, and Valumat) for Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), uniting in ROUND.
Eucobat
Bebat is part of Eucobat: the overarching European association of national extended producer responsibility organisations for batteries.
Recupel
Recupel collects all types of damaged or unused electrical devices and lamps to give them a new purpose. Together with Recupel, Bebat regularly organises campaigns to emphasize the importance of collecting old electrical devices and empty batteries, as well as correctly sorting old devices that contain batteries.
Fost Plus
Fost Plus organizes and coordinates the collection, sorting, and recycling of household packaging waste in Belgium. Fost Plus and Bebat regularly set up joint campaigns and also launched the Recycle! app. This is a mobile waste application that helps with sorting, shows the way to collection points, and integrates the waste calendars of cities and municipalities.
