Stiftung Elektro-Altgeräte Register (EAR) is a German foundation based in Fürth, tasked by the Federal Environment Agency with implementing the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act (ElektroG) and Battery Act (BattG). Its main tasks include registering manufacturers who place electrical and electronic equipment on the German market, coordinating the provision of collection containers, and arranging the collection of old devices from public waste disposal authorities. The foundation ensures the proper disposal of electronic waste and batteries, making it a mandatory registration point for manufacturers selling such products in Germany.