… Batteries In 2012, 43,459 tons of portable batteries were placed on the market in Germany – a record number. Source: Seen / Fotolia.com Batteries are ubiquitous … ever be disposed of with household waste. last update on 06.06.2019 Batteries in Germany In 2012 43,549 tonnes of portable batteries – more than 1.5 billion units – were placed on the market in Germany. This works out to around 20 batteries per capita and year. The …