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Instrument Disposal
The symbol shown to the left can be found on your instrument and means
that the product is classed as electrical or electronic equipment and should
be disposed of at the end of its life separately to your commercial or
household waste.
The Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (2012/19/EU) has been
established to help reduce the influx on landfill sites and effectively treat hazardous
substances by using best practices for the recovery and recycling of products.
Over 75% of waste electrical goods end up in landfill, where lead and other toxins
contained in the electrical goods can cause soil and water contamination.
This can have a very harmful effect on natural habitat, wildlife and also human health.
When situated near populated areas these toxins can cause problems to
communities as their water and soil is polluted.
Many of the electrical items that we throw away can be repaired or recycled.
Recycling items helps to save natural finite resources and also reduces the
environmental and health risks associated with sending waste electrical goods to
landfill.
To minimise our impact on this earth and to protect the environment for future
generations it is important that we are all aware of the consequences of our actions
and how we can make a difference.
There are various collection systems in place within the EU for the disposal of your
product. To find the nearest UK waste recycling point in your area, enter your
postcode in the website
www.recycle-more.co.uk
For more information please contact your local authority, the dealer where you
purchased your product or Castle Group Ltd
