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DIRECTIVE 20
1
2/96/
U E
ON THE TREATMENT, COLLECTION, RECYCLING
AND DISPOSAL OF ELECTRIC AND ELECTRONIC DEVICES AND THEIR
COMPONENTS
1. FOR COUNTRIES IN THE EUROPEAN UNION (EU)
The disposal of electric and electronic devices as solid urban waste is
strictly prohibited: it must be collected separately. The dumping of
these devices at unequipped and unauthorized places may have
hazardous effects on health and the environment. Offenders will be
subjected to the penalties and measures laid down by the law.
TO DISPOSE OF OUR DEVICES CORRECTLY:
a) Contact the Local Authorities, who will give you the practical
information you need and the instructions for handling the waste
correctly, for example: location and times of the waste collection
centres, etc.
b) When you purchase a new device of ours, give a used device similar
to the one purchased to our dealer for disposal.
The crossed dustbin symbol on the device means that:
- When it to be disposed of, the device is to be taken to the
equipped waste collection centres and is to be handled
separately from urban waste;
- Olivetti guarantees the activation of the treatment,
collection, recycling and disposal procedures in
accordance with Directive 20
1
2/96/
U E
(and subsequent
amendments).
2. FOR OTHER COUNTRIES (NOT IN THE EU)
The treatment, collection, recycling and disposal of electric and
electronic devices will be carried out in accordance with the laws in
force in the country in question.