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Electronic
Waste

Electronic waste should be taken to special recycling facilities.

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What belongs here?

Batteries

Neons

Light bulbs

Printer cartridges

Small electronic appliances

Large electronic apliances

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What does NOT belong here?

  • Industrial grade batteries

  • Some toners or cartridges request special care (consult your local collector in this case)

  • Cathod-ray tubes 

  • Harmful materials (like heavy metals) request special care (consult your local collector in this case)

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Important tips, facts and myths

 

Recognizing electronic waste:

  • Works with household electricity

  • This image appears on it

  • Contains batteries

  • The object is recharged

 

Tips:

Stores that sell electronic appliances collect your old products, and offer a discount for the new   one - this is especially true for large appliances like refrigerators.

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If the option of trading old appliances when the new one is delivered doesn't exist, unneeded appliances should be transported to specialized collection centers. For this you have the following options:

  • Electronic stores - for batteries or small appliances 

  • Collection at home, by telephone or through websites available to customers

  • In person handover at recycling point center

 

Before handing over electronic waste (eg mobile phones, tablets, laptops, smart TVs), it is advisable to delete personal data from them!

 

If you have electronic appliances that you no longer use, but they are still functional, the best option is to donate them.

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Common questions

Why it is important to recycle electronic waste?

  • Electronic appliances contain harmful materials that should not end up in a landfill. Recycling offers economic benefits as well, precious materials like gold, silver or copper can be extracted

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