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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