WEEE, Batteries, Packaging and Global Asset Recovery Services


Many jurisdictions (countries, states, provinces, and/or cities) require manufacturers to create programs for no-charge product recycling for certain electronic equipment (e.g., personal computers, computer monitors and related accessories, etc.) that they have manufactured and sold. IBM participates in a variety of take back for recycling programs for covered products, batteries or packaging which vary depending on local regulations.

Special Notice for Large Lithium Ion Batteries:

  • Some Lithium ion batteries are > 100 Wh and are fully regulated Dangerous Goods* and may incur premium costs associated with owning them (*for example: ADR for European country ground shipments, 49CFR for US ground shipments and TDG for Canadian ground shipments).
  • Handle large Lithium batteries in accordance with all applicable laws, including local environmental regulations.
  • For purposes of scrapping, large Lithium batteries are regulated by the European Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE), among other laws, since they include installed electronics in addition to the battery components.
  • A person certified in Dangerous Goods transportation, may be required to ship these Lithium Ion batteries depending on local regulations
  • The shipper is responsible to handle properly in accordance with all legal requirements of any removed Lithium Ion batteries from repair actions, relocations, or machine returns

For information on available programs in your area click on the appropriate link below:

Product Take Back for Recycling (WEEE)


Select your country for recycling information for waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE).

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Battery Recycling


Select your country for recycling information for batteries.

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Packaging Material Recycling


Select your country for recycling information related to packaging.

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Global Asset Recovery Services for Business and Enterprise Clients


For local availability, please visit:

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