Maxdata 5500 IR User Manual

Information on the return of electrical and electronic waste

in EU countries according to Directive 2002/96/EC, and its im-

plementation in respective national regulations

a) Reason and Purpose of Separate Collection

Users of electrical and electronic equipment are required to dispose of used devices sepa-

rately. Electrical and electronic equipment must not be disposed of together with unsorted

municipal solid waste (domestic refuse), as it contains a range of dangerous elements that

cause problems for waste management. Separate collection from regular municipal waste

is a prerequisite for the special treatment and appropriate recycling of electrical and elec-

tronic waste. This is essential, as many components of electrical and electronic devices are

damaging to the environment if they are not disposed of professionally. Disposing of the

devices along with unsorted municipal waste can cause harmful substances to enter the

waste flow. The consequence would be a considerable burden on the environment.

b) Significance the ‘Crossed-Out Wheelie Bin’

The crossed-out wheelie bin is the symbol for separate collection.

Electrical and electronic equipment marked with this symbol must not be

disposed of to-gether with municipal sorted waste (domestic refuse). Such

items can be handed in free of charge at public collection points.

c) Reuse, Recycling and Recovery

Electrical and electronic waste contains valuable raw materials such as iron, aluminum

and copper. These components must be treated selectively. A separate collection and a

selec-tive treatment are the basis for environmentally-friendly disposal and protection of

human health.

According to the particular terms, manufacturers are obligated to assume the costs associ-

ated with disposing of these devices as well as other obligations. This is to promote the

chief objectives of reuse and recycling. For this to be possible, consumers must dispose of

used devices that are no longer needed at communal collection points. Actively using these

return and collection systems contributes to the reuse, recycling and recovery of electrical

and electronic equipment and protects the environment.

d) Weight

Information on the weight of the acquired product can be found on the item list as well as

on the packaging.

Note