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Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment
Background
The European Union’s Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment
(WEEE) Directive (2002/96/EC) has been implemented in member
states as of August 13, 2005. This directive, which seeks to reduce
the waste of electrical and electronic equipment through re-use,
recycling, and recovery, imposes several requirements on producers.
Sirona Dental and its Dealers are committed to complying with the
Directive.
WEEE Marking
All Sirona Dentalproducts subject to the WEEE Directive and
shipped after August 13, 2005 will be compliant with the WEEE
marking requirements. These products will be identified with the
“crossed-out wheeled bin” WEEE symbol shown below, as defined
in European Standard EN 50419, and in accordance with WEEE
Directive 2002/96/EC.
This “crossed-out wheeled bin” symbol on the product or its
packaging indicates that this product must not be disposed of with
other unsorted municipal waste. Instead, it is the user’s
responsibility to dispose of Electrical and Electronic Equipment
(EEE) by handing it over to a designated collection point for the
reuse or recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment. The
separate collection and reuse or recycling of Electrical and
Electronic waste equipment will help to conserve natural resources
and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects the
environment and human health. For more information about where
you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling, please contact
your local officials.
Reporting
According to the WEEE Directive, Sirona Dental or its Dealers will
ensure that information needed to calculate the financial obligations
with respect to EEE products will be provided as required.