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Disposal of old electrical appliances
The European Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic
Equipment (WEEE), requires that old household electrical appliances
must not be disposed of in the normal unsorted municipal waste stream.
Old appliances must be collected separately in order to optimise 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 dispose of the appliance 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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