BEBAT (Fund for the Collection of Batteries)
BEBAT was established in 1995 to gain an exemption from the Belgium government’s eco-tax. It became operational in 1996. The program is financed by a fee charged per battery on the market (€0.1239), which is set by the Government. Around 20,000 retail collection points have been established. The eco-tax law (1993) has an exemption for…
