Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)
From 1 July 2007, following an EU Directive, new regulations in EU jurisdictions implementing this came into force. The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Regulations require that businesses involved in the supply of electrical equipment take an active role in its collection or recycling, rather than throwing it away.
The aim of the legislation is to:
Why should waste electrical goods be recycled?
Recycling unwanted electrical products is better for the environment. Over 75% of waste electrical goods end up in landfill, where lead and other toxins contained in electrical goods can cause soil and water contamination. This can have a very harmful effect on the natural habitat, wildlife and also human health. When situated near populated areas these toxins can cause problems to communities as their water and soil is polluted. Many of the electrical items that we throw away can be repaired or recycled. Recycling items helps to save natural resources and also reduces the environmental and health risks associated with sending waste electrical goods to landfill.
The Crossed-Out Wheelie Bin Symbol
In accordance with obligations outlined in the WEEE and Battery Directives, Digital River provides you with a recycle take-back service for all eligible end-of-life products purchased from Digital River. Such products are marked with the “crossed out wheelie bin” WEEE symbol shown above in accordance with European Standard EN 50419 to remind you as a customer that the product should be recycled rather than thrown in the bin when you discard it. This enables you as a customer to return your WEEE free of charge to your local collection point (a Designated Collection Facility (DCF).
Select the country where you purchased your item to learn about recycling services.
In Denmark, the national collection and recycling programme for electronic equipment is Elretur. Digital River customers can dispose of their waste electronic equipment at local municipal collection points.
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ElreturIn France, Digital River customers can dispose of their waste electronic equipment at local municipal collection points.
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www.erp-recycling.org/france.htmlIn Germany, Digital River customers can dispose of their waste electronic equipment at local municipal collection points.
For more information, contact your local city authorities.
In Greece, Digital River customers can dispose of their waste electronic equipment at local municipal collection points.
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APPLIANCES RECYCLING S.A.In Ireland, the national collection and recycling programme for waste electronic equipment is WEEE Ireland. Digital River customers can dispose of their waste electronic equipment at local municipal collection points.
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WEEE IrelandIn Italy, the national collection and recycling program for electronic equipment is ecoR’it. Digital River customers can dispose of their waste electronic equipment at local municipal collection points.
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EcoR’itIn Luxembourg, Digital River customers can dispose of their waste electronic equipment at local municipal collection points.
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EcotrelIn Portugal, the national collection and recycling programme for waste electronic equipment is ERP. Digital River customers can dispose of their waste electronic equipment at local municipal collection points.
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ERPIn the United Kingdom, Digital River customers can properly recycle waste electronic equipment free of charge at local municipal collection points.
To locate your nearest recycle bank, visit: www.recycle-more.co.uk
Val-pakAs a Reseller of Record, Digital River is obligated to ensure that all products sold through our eCommerce Platform meet the strict environmental requirements outlined in the RoHS (Restriction on Hazardous Substances) Directive. As a commercial partner to our clients, we are not involved in the product design or manufacturing process. However, we contractually require our partners to adhere to the restrictions outlined in this and all environmental legislation.