12. DISPOSAL
Used electrical and electronic devices are recyclable and may not be disposed of in
the household waste. At the end of its service life, dispose of the device in accord-
ance with applicable statutory guidelines at collection points in your municipality.
Disposing of used electrical/electronic devices in the household waste is prohibited.
Disposing of used batteries!
You as the end user are required by law (Battery Ordinance) to return all used batteries/re-
chargeable batteries. Disposing of them in the household waste is prohibited.
Used (rechargeable) batteries containing hazardous substances are marked with
the following symbols, which indicates that disposal in the household waste is
prohibited. The designations for the heavy metals involved are: Cd = Cadmium, Hg
= Mercury, Pb = Lead. Used (rechargeable) batteries can be returned to collection
points in your municipality, our stores or wherever (rechargeable) batteries are sold.
You thus fulfil your statutory obligations and contribute to the protection of the environment.
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