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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.
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