8 Decommissioning and Disposal | 8.3 Disposal
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8.3 Disposal
The Microscope System and its components must not be disposed of as domestic waste or
through municipal disposal companies. They must be disposed of in accordance with applicable
regulations (WEEE Directive 2012/19/EU). ZEISS has implemented a system for the return and recy-
cling of devices in member states of the European Union that ensures suitable reuse according to
the EU Directives mentioned. The customer is responsible for decontamination.
NOTICE
Environmental risk due to disposal of aggressive or toxic chemicals
When disposing of aggressive or toxic chemicals, there is a threat of damage to the environ-
ment.
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When disposing of waste that has been generated during a service operation (e.g. used ro-
tary pump oil), comply with all national and local safety and environmental protection reg-
ulations.
Info
Detailed information on disposal and recycling is available from your ZEISS Sales & Service Part-
ner.
8.4 Decontamination
A decontamination statement must be submitted before returning any used objects to the ZEISS
location.
If reliable decontamination cannot be guaranteed, the hazard must be marked according to appli-
cable regulations. In general, a well-visible warning sign must be affixed to the article itself and to
the outside of the packaging, together with detailed information on the type of contamination.
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