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Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and Used
Batteries
1. In the European Union
These symbols on the products, packaging and/or accompanying documents mean
that used electrical and electronic equipment and batteries should not be mixed with
general household waste.
Used electrical/electronic equipment and batteries must be treated separately and in
accordance with legislation that requires proper treatment, recovery and recycling of
these products.
By disposing of these products correctly you will help ensure that the waste
undergoes the necessary treatment, recovery and recycling and thus prevent potential
negative effects on the environment and human health which could otherwise arise
due to inappropriate waste handling.
If a chemical symbol is added beneath the symbol shown above, in accordance with the
Battery Directive, this indicates that a heavy metal (Hg = Mercury, Cd = Cadmium, Pb = Lead)
is present in the battery at a concentration above an applicable threshold specified in the
Battery Directive.
For more information about collection and recycling of used products, please contact your
local authorities, your waste disposal service or the point of sale where you purchased the
products.
2. In other countries outside the EU
These symbols are only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard used products,
please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.
For Switzerland: Used electrical/electronic equipment can be returned free of charge to the
dealer, even when you don’t purchase a new product. Further collection facilities are listed on
the home page of www.swico.ch or www.sens.ch.
