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DIRECTIVE 2002/96/CE ON THE TREATMENT, COLLECTION, RECYCLING AND DISPOSAL OF
ELECTRIC AND ELECTRONIC DEVICES AND THEIR COMPONENTS
1. FOR COUNTRIES IN THE EUROPEAN UNION (EU)
The disposal of electric and electronic devices as solid urban waste is strictly prohibited: it must be
collected separately. The dumping of these devices at unequipped and unauthorized places may have
hazardous effects on health and the environment. Offenders will be subjected to the penalties and
measures laid down by the law.
To dispose of our devices correctly:
a Contact the Local Authorities, who will give you the practical information you need and the
instructions for handling the waste correctly, for example: location and times of the waste
collection centres, etc.
b When you purchase a new device of ours, give a used device similar to the one purchased to our
dealer for disposal.
The crossed dustbin symbol on the device means that:
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When it to be disposed of, the device is to be taken to the equipped waste
collection centres and is to be handled separately from urban waste;
•
The manufacturer guarantees the activation of the treatment, collection,
recycling and disposal procedures in accordance with Directive 2002/96/CE (and
subsequent amendments).
2. FOR OTHER COUNTRIES (NOT IN THE EU)
The treatment, collection, recycling and disposal of electric and electronic devices will be carried out in
accordance with the laws in force in the country in question.
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