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Environmental Protection
Important notes
Returning Used Electrical and Electronic Devices in EU Countries
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Separate collection
Users of electrical and electronic devices are obligated to collect used
devices separately. Electrical (electronic) used devices may not be disposed
of together with unsorted household refuse. The separate collection is a
condition for reuse, recycling and utilisation of used electrical (electronic)
devices, which ensures the protection of resources.
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Return and collection systems
Electrical (electronic) used devices from private households can be returned
free of charge. To return your used device, please use the country-specific
return and collection systems available to you (see
The return of used devices which pose a health or safety risk for human
beings due to soiling during use may be refused.
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Reuse, recycling and utilisation
By actively using the offered return and collection systems, you make your
contribution to the reuse, recycling and utilisation of electrical (electronic)
devices.
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Effects on the environment and human health
Electrical (electronic) used devices contain parts which must be handled
selectively according to the EU directive. Separate collection and selective
treatment are the basis for environment-friendly disposal and the protection
of human health.
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Meaning of the symbol "Crossed out rubbish bin on wheels"
Electrical (electronic) devices which are marked with one of the following
symbols may not be disposed of with household refuse in accordance with
the EU directive.
Figure 2: Symbols for electrical (electronic) devices
