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have at least one outer edge with a length of more
than 50 cm. When concluding the purchase contract,
the distributor must ask the consumer about how they
intend to return the device. Apart from that, consumers
can hand in up to three old devices of one type at a
distributor's collection point free of charge, without this
being tied to the purchase of a new device. However,
the edge lengths of the respective devices must not
exceed 25 cm.
Consumers are encouraged to take measures to avoid
waste. With regard to electrical and electronic
devices, this means extending their lifespan by
repairing defective devices and selling used devices
that are in good working order instead of disposing of
them.
Remove the battery before disposal without causing
damage and dispose of it separately (see "Disposal of
batteries").
Disposal of batteries
The accompanying symbol indicates that
batteries and rechargeable batteries must not
be disposed of with normal household waste.
Defective or used batteries/rechargeable batteries
must be recycled in accordance with Directive
2006/66/EU and its amendments. Consumers are
legally obliged to dispose of all batteries and
rechargeable batteries, regardless of whether they
contain harmful substances such as: Cd = cadmium,
Hg = mercury, Pb = lead, Li = lithium or not, at a
collection point in their municipality/district or at a
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