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Storage and disposal
6.4
Disposal
Familiarise yourself with all disposal symbols displayed on packaging, the recharge-
able battery as well as the charger (see section “Signs and symbols” on Page 15
6.4.1
Disposing of packaging
→ Dispose of the packaging according to material type. Dispose of card and cardboard
in your paper container and films in your plastic recyclables container.
6.4.2
Disposing of the pedelec
All rechargeable batteries and batteries and operating parts containing rechargea
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ble batteries or batteries must be removed from pedelecs before disposing of the
pedelec. After removing all rechargeable batteries and batteries, the pedelec is con
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sidered as old electrical equipment and must be recycled.
→ Dispose of the pedelec at a recycling centre or collection point run by the local city
council or municipality.
6.4.3
Disposing of the rechargeable batteries and batteries
Rechargeable batteries that provide the motor with energy and permanently installed
display batteries are usually lithium-ion batteries, which must be disposed of as
hazardous waste.
→ Dispose of the rechargeable batteries and batteries at a recycling centre or collection
point run by your city council or municipality.
6.4.4
Disposing of lubricants, cleaning agents and care products
Lubricants, cleaning agents and care products should not be disposed of with household
rubbish, in sewers or in nature.
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Read the information on the packaging.
→ Dispose of the lubricants, cleaning agents and care products at a recycling centre or
collection point run by your city council or municipality.
6.4.5
Disposing of tyres and inner tubes
Tyres and inner tubes do not qualify as residual or domestic waste.
→ Dispose of tyres and inner tubes at a recycling centre or collection point run by your
city council or municipality.
