Ukraine will send 20 tonnes of batteries for recycling to Romania, Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic integration of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba wrote on his Twitter account on Thursday. “Batareiky, Zdavaitesia organization for the first time in Ukraine received permission to recycle batteries in the EU! 20 tonnes will go to Romania,” he said.
“Reforming the waste system under European standards is a step towards the EU,” the minister said.
The organizers said on their Facebook page that the batteries will go for recycling to the GreenWEEE factory, which is located near Buzau. The factory has been recycling batteries since 2011, and has been operating since 2007. It is engaged in the recycling of old electronic equipment.
To send the first batch of collected batteries for recycling, you need a cover letter from the Ministry of Energy and Environmental Protection of Ukraine and approval by the Romanian government. It is expected that it will be received within two to three weeks.
