The european directive to 2002/96/EC on
wasted electrical and electronic equip-
ments (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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