Disposal of old electrical appliances
The European directive 2012/19/EU on Waste Electrical and
Electronic Equipment (WEEE), requires that old household
electrical appliances must not be disposed of in the normal
unsorted municipal waste stream. Old appliances must be
collected separately in order to optimize the recovery and recycling of
the materials they contain, and reduce the impact on human health
and the environment.
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The crossed out "wheeled bin" symbol on the product reminds you of
your obligation, that when you dispose of the appliance, it must be
separately collected.
Consumers should contact their local authority or retailer for
information concerning the correct disposal of their old appliance.
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