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It is a major goal of EU directive 2002/96/EC reduce the amount of retired electronic devices disposed in household waste, but have them gathered in special facilities instead for recycling and orderly disposal. Electronic devices often contain hazardous substances which are harmful to the environment as well as to human health. Under no circumstances should they be disposed in household trash.

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The WEEE-directive is the EU-directive "Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment" (2002/96/EC). It aims to reduce the growing amount of electrical and electronic waste created by disposed electronic devices. The goal is to avoid and reduce disposal, and to make the disposal more friendly for the environment, by including the manufacturer in a broader responsibility.

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Proper disposal of Lobaro B2B devices

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