disposal instructions
Information obligations according to §18 or §19a ElektroG
1. Disposal of electrical and electronic equipment
The symbol of the "crossed-out garbage can" means that you are legally obliged to dispose of these devices separately from unsorted municipal waste. Disposal in household waste, such as the residual waste bin or the yellow bin, is prohibited. Avoid incorrect disposal by disposing of them correctly at special collection and return points.
2. Removal of batteries and lamps
If the products contain batteries and rechargeable batteries or lamps that can be removed from the old device without causing damage, these must be removed before disposal and disposed of separately as batteries or lamps. The following batteries or rechargeable batteries are contained in this electrical device: Battery type [please specify] (e.g. button cells or AAA+) with the chemical elements [please specify] (e.g. lithium or manganese).
3. Options for returning old devices
Owners of old devices can hand them in free of charge within the scope of the return or collection options set up and available by public waste disposal authorities, so that proper disposal of the old devices is ensured. In addition, returns are also possible at distributors under certain conditions. The following link provides an online directory of collection and return points: https://www.ear-system.de/ear-verzeichnis/sammel-und-ruecknahmestellen .
For distributors: The return must be free of charge when purchasing a new device of the same type. (1:1 return) Regardless of this, there is the option of returning the old devices to the distributor free of charge. The prerequisite for this is that the external dimensions are no larger than 25 centimeters and the return is limited to three old devices per device type (0:1 return).
Retail: Distributors who have a sales area for electrical and electronic equipment of at least 400 square meters are obliged to take back old electrical equipment. Food retailers who have a total sales area of at least 800 square meters and who offer and make electrical and electronic equipment available on the market several times a calendar year or on a permanent basis are also obliged to take back.
Distance selling market: Distributors who sell their products using distance communication means are obliged to take back old equipment if the storage and shipping areas for electrical and electronic equipment are at least 400 m².
B2B manufacturers: In the case of B2B devices, the take-back does not have to be offered free of charge.
4. Data protection
We would like to point out to all end users of waste electrical and electronic equipment that they are responsible for deleting personal data from the old equipment to be disposed of.
5. WEEE registration number
Under the registration number DE78068885 We are registered with the Stiftung Elektro-Altgeräte Register, Nordostpark 72, 90411 Nuremberg, as a manufacturer of electrical and/or electronic equipment.
6. Collection and recycling quotas
According to the WEEE Directive, EU member states are obliged to collect data on waste electrical and electronic equipment and to submit this to the European Commission. You can find further information on this on the BMUV website .