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en-CA - Caring for the environment
Disposal of old batteries
Many electrical and electronic
appliances contain batteries which must
not be disposed of with household
waste after use. You are legally obliged
to remove any old batteries which are
not securely enclosed by the appliance
and take them to a suitable collection
site (e.g., retailer) where they can be
handed in free of charge. Insulate the
metal contacts with adhesive tape to
prevent short circuits. Batteries may
contain substances which can be
hazardous to human health and the
environment.
The labeling on the battery will provide
further information. For example,
batteries containing lithium are marked
"Li-ion". The bin symbol with a cross
through it means that the batteries
must not be disposed of in household
waste. We are also required to inform
you that a bin with a cross through it
which also has one or more chemical
symbols on it indicates that the battery
contains lead (Pb), cadmium (Cd), and/
or mercury (Hg).
Old batteries contain important raw
materials and can be recycled.
Disposing of batteries separately makes
them easier to handle and recycle.
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