As a consumer you are legally obligated (Electrical and
Electronic Equipment Act-ElektroG) to return electronic
equipment at the end of its lifetime to their manufacturer,
point of sale, public collection points or importer free of
charge.
The relevant local laws apply here. The symbol on the
product, in the instructions or on its packing indicates these
regulations. The reuse or recycling of materials and old
units makes an important contribution towards protecting
the environment.
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