What it covers
It appears on electrical and electronic equipment and can be accompanied by a date bar.
What to do
Keep the item out of ordinary household waste and use a recognised electronics collection or take-back route.
Batteries inside devices
Where practical and safe, follow product instructions for removable batteries. Damaged lithium batteries need particular care.
Common questions
Questions people ask
Does the symbol mean the product is recyclable?
It means separate collection is required. Actual recovery processes depend on the item and system.
What does the black bar mean?
The date bar is used with the WEEE mark to distinguish equipment placed on the market after the relevant date.
Can I put small electronics in household recycling?
No, unless the local service explicitly provides a dedicated electronics stream.
Reference sources
Your Europe — WEEE label and separate collection requirementsOpen source ↗Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 — Batteries and waste batteriesOpen source ↗
Checked 2026-08-16