Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Recycling

What is WEEE and ElektroG?

The European WEEE Directive (Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment) has been implemented into German law through the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act (ElektroG). The directive and ElektroG apply to all types of electrically operated devices.

Raptors LED Technik® is registered with the “Stiftung Elektro-Altgeräte Register” (EAR) under registration number DE 87156913. EAR is the central authority established by manufacturers under ElektroG and was assigned sovereign duties by the German Federal Environment Agency. It manages the registration of manufacturers and coordinates the provision and pickup of collection containers at public waste management authorities (örE).

The purpose of ElektroG is to protect both the environment and public health, while conserving natural resources. Proper disposal and efficient recycling of used devices are essential. Consumers are legally required to collect and return used electrical and electronic equipment separately, for example to municipal recycling centers or retail collection points.

Where can I dispose of used electronic devices?

An online directory of collection and return points can be found here:
https://www.ear-system.de/ear-verzeichnis/sammel-und-ruecknahmestellen.jsf

Raptors LED Technik® ensures environmentally friendly disposal in accordance with the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act (ElektroG).

Please note the following important information!

Batteries/accumulators in devices:
Please remove all batteries or rechargeable batteries (if possible) before returning the devices, and dispose of them via the battery recycling system.

Information for commercial users

The ElektroG contains a range of requirements for the handling of electrical and electronic devices. The most important are listed below:

• 1. Separate collection of used equipment:
  Devices that have become waste are considered "used equipment". They must be collected separately from unsorted municipal waste and must not be disposed of with household trash.
• 2. Batteries, accumulators and lamps:
  Owners must remove batteries, rechargeable batteries and non-destructively removable lamps from devices before returning them. This does not apply to devices intended for reuse through public recycling facilities.
• 3. Returning used equipment:
  We cooperate with qualified recycling companies. If you wish to return one of our devices, please visit:
  take-e-way.de – B2B Return Form and complete the questionnaire.
• 4. Data protection notice:
  Used devices often contain personal data. This is especially true for IT and telecom equipment such as computers and smartphones. Please ensure that you delete all data before disposal. Responsibility for data deletion lies solely with the end user.
• 5. Meaning of the "crossed-out wheeled bin" symbol:
  This symbol, often found on electrical and electronic devices, indicates that the device must not be disposed of with household waste. It must be collected separately and disposed of properly.