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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