The document discusses the relationship between various EU directives regarding waste management, specifically the Battery Directive and other legislation related to electronic waste and end-of-life vehicles. It states that the Battery Directive applies to all batteries placed on the market to prevent environmental pollution and consumer confusion. It also requires that batteries be removed from waste electrical equipment and end-of-life vehicles to ensure they are recycled according to high environmental and safety standards. The position of Eucobat, the European association of national battery collection schemes, is that all batteries should be regulated by the Battery Directive alone to guarantee proper recycling.