The european directive 2012/19 /UE on wasted electrical and electronic
equipments (WEEE), requires that household electrical appliances must
not be disposed of in the normal unsorted municipal waste stream.
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. The crossed out "wheeled bin" symbol
on the product reminds you of your obligation, that when you disposed of
the appliances, 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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