monitors and large devices that have at least one outer edge with a
length of more than 50 cm. When concluding the purchase
contract, the distributor must ask the consumer about how they
intend to return the device. Apart from that, consumers can hand in
up to three old devices of one type at a distributor's collection point
free of charge, without this being tied to the purchase of a new
device. However, the edge lengths of the respective devices must
not exceed 25 cm.
Consumers are encouraged to take measures to avoid waste. With
regard to electrical and electronic devices, this means extending
their lifespan by repairing defective devices and selling used
devices that are in good working order instead of disposing of
them.
Remove the battery before disposal without causing damage and
dispose of it separately (see "Disposing of the batteries").
Disposal of batteries
The accompanying symbol indicates that batteries and
rechargeable batteries must not be disposed of with normal
household waste.
Defective or used
batteries/rechargeable batteries must be recycled in accordance
with Directive 2006/66/EU and its amendments. Consumers are
legally obliged to dispose of all batteries and rechargeable
batteries, regardless of whether they contain harmful substances
such as:
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