8.
Disposal and Recycling
The optics are made of glass and the heat sink, lens enclosure are made of aluminium
and steel.
The metal fixings are made of steel (mostly stainless steel but some elements may be
galvanised steel).
The 3D printed plastic parts are made with poly-lactic acid (PLA) plastic. The following
advice is current as of 2021. Consult your local authorities for the latest situation.
Recycling of PLA Plastic
in
the UK
PLA is compostable but most councils in the UK do not accept it in green or food waste.
PLA can be recycled but only by a very few specialist facilities. Most councils in the UK
will not accept PLA plastic in their recycle bin waste.
PLA should therefore be disposed of in general household waste or sent to a specific
facility that will accept it for recycling. Those with the ability to do so may also grind
used PLA and reform it into usable 3D printer filament.
Recycling of PLA Plastic outside the UK
Please consult with your local authorities for recycling advice.
Electronics
The interface board and CMOS sensor contain surface mount electronic components
and connectors including semiconductor parts.
Electronic components should NOT be disposed of in the general household waste or
general household recycle bins. They must be disposed of in special electrical goods
recycle facilities. These may be provided by your local authority is civic amenities sites.
Please consult with your local authority guidelines on the disposal of electrical goods.
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