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What does the crossed-out wheelie bin mean on electronics?
The crossed-out wheelie bin on electrical or electronic equipment means the product should be collected separately rather than discarded with unsorted municipal waste.
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The answer
The mark is associated with separate collection of waste electrical and electronic equipment. It does not mean “put this in the household recycling bin”. The correct route is usually an e-waste collection point, civic recycling centre, retailer take-back programme or another authorised collection service.
If the product contains a removable battery, local guidance may require the battery to be removed and collected separately. Do not dismantle equipment when doing so would expose you to electrical, chemical or physical hazards.
What to do
- Keep the device out of general waste.
- Use an e-waste or retailer take-back route.
- Handle removable batteries according to the battery collection rule.
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