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unsorted municipal waste. Instead,
please contact your local city office, your
waste disposal service or the manufacturer through its service agent
to
separately collect the appliance for treatment and recycling.
Note: The disposal of electronic and electrical appliances in landfill sites or through
incineration creates a number of environmental problems. When obsolete materials
are not recycled, raw materials have to be processed to make new products. This
represents significant loss of resources as the energy, transport and environmental
damage caused by these processes is considerable.
Another problem is that these types of appliances may contain gases such as
hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) used as the refrigeration coolant. HFCs are greenhouse
gases which when emitted into the atmosphere contribute to climate change.
Fluorescent lighting from the appliance may contain potentially harmful substances
such as toxic heavy metals, in particular mercury, cadmium and lead. If they enter the
body, these substances can cause damage to liver, kidneys and the brain. Mercury is
also a neurotoxin and has the ability to build up in the food chain.
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To help in the recovery and recycling process of this appliance, do not dismantle
or break parts off the appliance prior to collection. By removing parts off the
appliance, you can reduce its recyclability rate.
2.
The symbol below, which is also on the Product Label inside the appliance,
indicates the need for separate collection of electrical and electronic equipment
based on the European Community (EC) WEEE Directive.
Crossed-Out Wheeled Bin
Note: As an end-user, it is your responsibility and contribution to recycling to ensure
that the appliance is not thrown away with unsorted municipal waste, but is collected
separately from a recycling company. Please contact the relevant recycling company
or the local Frigoglass Sales Office for further information regarding collection
arrangements
3.
Finally, observe any recycling laws applicable to your community or country.
