Regulated WEEE mark with date barElectrical equipment date marker
Black bar below the WEEE crossed-out bin
A horizontal bar beneath the crossed-out wheeled bin is used to identify electrical equipment placed on the market after 13 August 2005.
WEEE date barEuropean Union / EEA
At a glance
What this symbol means
The bar is a date-related marker used with the WEEE separate-collection symbol. A specific date may be stated instead.
Interpret the bar together with the crossed-out bin; it is not a standalone disposal instruction.
Recognition
How to recognise it
- Find the crossed-out wheeled bin first.
- Look for a solid horizontal bar immediately beneath the bin graphic.
Typical applications
Where it commonly appears
- data plates on appliances
- labels on electronic devices
- product or packaging markings where direct marking is impractical
Practical decision
How to sort or dispose of it
- Use the same WEEE separate-collection route as for the crossed-out bin.
- Do not use the bar to choose between electronics collection categories.
- Follow local take-back and battery-removal guidance.
Before disposal or return
- Prepare the device as described in the WEEE guide.
- Erase personal data where relevant.
- Protect damaged batteries or screens during transport.
Avoid contamination
Common mistakes
Treating the bar as a disposal category.
Looking for the bar without checking the crossed-out bin.
Assuming older equipment without a bar belongs in household waste.
Important limitation
What it does not mean
The bar is not a battery level, recyclability rating, hazardous-material warning or deposit value.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Does equipment without the bar go in household waste?
No. Electrical waste should still follow the applicable separate-collection rules.
Can a date replace the bar?
Yes. EU guidance allows the date of placing on the market to be specified instead.
Is the bar part of the official WEEE artwork?
It is an accompanying date marker used with the crossed-out wheeled bin.
Verification
Sources
Sources checked 15 August 2026
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