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Decommissioning
, dismantling and disposal
Disposing of electrical waste
E-waste (old electrical and electronic components) often contains chemical substances that
can pollute the environment very badly. Therefore, e-waste must not be disposed of to-
gether with normal waste.
Electrical or electronic components are used in various devices for control or monitoring.
Proper disposal of e-waste prevents hazardous substances from harming people and the
environment. Harmful substances are collected and valuable raw materials are recovered
for reuse.
Electronic waste disposal within the European Union
The European Directive 2012/19/EU on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)
and corresponding national laws regulate the treatment of (old) electrical and (old) elec-
tronic components ("e-waste") for the European Economic Area. In some countries of the
European Union (e.g. Germany), commercially distributed and used appliances (so-called
B2B appliances according to the WEEE Directive) must also be disposed of commercially.
They do not count as consumer goods and, like electronic waste from private households
(so-called B2C devices), they must not be handed over to publicly funded municipal waste
disposal agencies (e.g. recycling centres) and disposed of by them. Observe and follow the
regulations for the disposal of electrical waste applicable in your country. If in doubt, ask
your sales partner about disposal in accordance with the legal regulations that apply to you
locally.
