Waste stream

E-waste

Examples, preparation rules and common exceptions for e-waste.

In brief: E-waste collection point.

Typical examples

  • mobile phone — E-waste. Do not dismantle the device. Remove loose batteries if the instructions allow and collect them separately.
  • charger — E-waste. Do not dismantle the device. Remove loose batteries if the instructions allow and collect them separately.
  • USB cable — E-waste. Do not dismantle the device. Remove loose batteries if the instructions allow and collect them separately.
  • electric kettle — E-waste. Do not dismantle the device. Remove loose batteries if the instructions allow and collect them separately.
  • hair dryer — E-waste. Do not dismantle the device. Remove loose batteries if the instructions allow and collect them separately.
  • electronic toy — E-waste. Do not dismantle the device. Remove loose batteries if the instructions allow and collect them separately.
  • remote control — E-waste. Do not dismantle the device. Remove loose batteries if the instructions allow and collect them separately.
  • printer — E-waste. Do not dismantle the device. Remove loose batteries if the instructions allow and collect them separately.

How to prepare it

Do not dismantle the device. Remove loose batteries if the instructions allow and collect them separately.

Most common mistake

Colour or outer material alone is not enough. The item purpose, residues and local rules all matter.

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