Disposal of electronic equipment
Meaning of the „crossed-out trash can“ symbol
The symbol on the product, accessories or packaging indicates that this
device must not be disposed of as unsorted waste, but must be taken to a
special collection point! Dispose of the device at a collection point for recycling
and disposal of waste electrical and electronic equipment that has systems
for separate collection of electrical and electronic equipment if you live within
the EU and other European countries� By disposing of the equipment correctly,
you will help to avoid potential hazards to the environment and health that
may be caused by inappropriate handling of waste equipment� Recycling
materials helps to conserve natural resources�
Separate disposal
Electrical and electronic equipment that has become waste is referred to as old equipment� Owners
of old equipment must dispose of it separately from unsorted municipal waste� In particular, old
appliances do not belong in household waste, but in special collection and return systems�
Batteries and rechargeable batteries
As a rule, owners of waste equipment must separate spent batteries and accumulators that are not
enclosed in the waste equipment and can be removed from the waste equipment without causing
damage before handing them over to a collection point� This does not apply if WEEE is prepared
for reuse with the participation of a public waste management authority� The following batteries
or accumulators are contained in this electrical equipment:
Battery type
Chemical system
Mignon (Typ: AA or R6)
Zinc-Carbon
Caratec
VISION
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