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23. DISPOSAL
The DRS is made of different materials, such as plastics, aluminum, electronic parts. In case of
instrument disposal, please separate the various materials and follow the laws and regulations
regarding disposal or recycling for each material effective in your own country.
Separate collection for electrical and electronic equipment
The European Directive 2002/96/EC establishes the separate collection for Waste of Electrical and
Electronic Equipment (WEEE). The users of Electric and Electronic Equipment (EEE) have not to
dispose of WEEE as unsorted municipal waste, they have to collect such WEEE separately. The
available return and collection system is defined by the local public administration, or in alternative
an authorized company can recycle the WEEE. Please refer to public administration about the
separate collection, if this information is not available, contact the manufacturer of the equipment.
Users have a fundamental role in contributing to reuse, recycling and recovery of WEEE. The
potentially dangerous substances contained in the WEEE can pollute the environment and produce
harmful effects to the human health. Below, there are a few indications of specific dangers of some
substances, which may leach in the environment and in the water system.
Lead: damages the nervous system of humans, it affects the endocrine system, the cardiovascular
system and kidneys. It accumulates and is very toxic for animals, plants and micro-organisms.
Cadmium: accumulates with a half-life of 30 years and can damage the kidneys and cause cancer.
Mercury: is easily accumulated in organisms and concentrates through the food chain. It has
chronic effects and can cause brain damage. Chromium (Hexavalent): easily absorbed into cells
with toxic effects. The results can be allergic reactions, asthma and it is considered to be genotoxic
(damages the DNA). Especially dangerous when incinerated.
Brominated Flame Retardants: widely used to reduce flammability (e.g. cables, connectors and
plastic cases).