OsmoPRO® Multi-Sample Micro-Osmometer User’s Guide
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H - Product disposal & recycling
International concern about environmental pollution resulting from improper disposal of products
and materials at the end of their useful life resulted in an increase in legislation to control the
methods and procedures used to handle waste electrical and electronic equipment.
While the regulatory status in some regions of the world progressed to the point where formal
legislation is already in effect, many other regions are in the process of creating similar
legislation or adopting legislation already in existence in other areas. The result in the years
ahead include more stringent control over disposal of products and recycling of their
components once they are withdrawn from use.
Since regulations governing the disposal of the instrument and accessories may vary depending
upon geographic location, the following guidelines are provided to assist in identifying the
options available once deciding to replace or dispose of this product:
• Contact the supplier who sold you the product. Whether this is Advanced Instruments
itself, or one of its authorized dealers, this supplier should be knowledgeable about the
national and local regulations governing disposal and recycling of products in your area.
In some cases, this supplier may be legally obligated to accept the product from you and
arrange for proper disposal or recycling with no further involvement on your part.
Alternately, the supplier can provide you with specific instructions for actions you can
take to dispose of the product properly.
• Contact your local government agency responsible for waste collection and disposal.
They can identify procedures and restrictions in effect to ensure proper disposal, and
available locations where products can be sent.
• Contact Advanced Instruments Hot-Line Technical Service:
Service personnel can provide contact information for local disposal, or instructions for returning
the product directly to Advanced Instruments.
