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Instrument Disposal
The symbol shown to the left can be found on your instrument and
means that the product is classed as electrical or electronic
equipment and should be disposed of at the end of its life separately
to your commercial or household waste.
The Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (2002/96/EC) has
been established to help reduce the influx on landfill sites and effectively treat
hazardous substances by using best practices for the recovery and recycling of
products.
Over 75% of waste electrical goods end up in landfill, where lead and other
toxins contained in the electrical goods can cause soil and water contamination.
This can have a very harmful effect on natural habitat, wildlife and also human
health. When situated near populated areas these toxins can cause problems to
communities as their water and soil is polluted.
Many of the electrical items that we throw away can be repaired or recycled.
Recycling items helps to save natural finite resources and also reduces the
environmental and health risks associated with sending waste electrical goods
to landfill.
To minimise our impact on this earth and to protect the environment for future
generations it is important that we are all aware of the consequences of our
actions and how we can make a difference.
There are various collection systems in place within the EU for the disposal of
your product. To find the nearest UK waste recycling point in your area, enter
your postcode in the website
www.recycle-more.co.uk
For more information please contact your local authority, the dealer where you
purchased your product or Castle Group Ltd.
