Why is it important to recycle electronics and batteries?

Electronics and batteries can contain hazardous substances that may harm human health and the environment if they are not handled correctly. They also contain valuable materials such as metals, plastics and glass that can be recovered and used again. By returning e-waste through the correct collection system, hazardous substances can be handled safely while valuable resources are kept in circulation.

Why is it important to recycle packaging?

Recycling packaging reduces the amount of waste that ends up in landfills and in nature. It also saves energy and resources because recycled materials can be used to make new products instead of using new raw materials.

Can you reuse electronics instead of recycling them?

Yes, reuse is a good alternative to recycling. Electronics that still work can be resold, donated or repaired to extend their life. This reduces the amount of waste and saves resources.

What happens to the packaging after it has been recycled?

After the packages have been collected and sorted, they are transported to recycling facilities where they are processed and converted into raw materials. These raw materials are then used to manufacture new products, reducing the need for new resources.

Reuse & Recycling

Collected e-waste is either reused or recycled. By extending the lifespan of electronic products and recycling materials from end-of-life devices, we actively contribute to a circular economy that reduces environmental impact and saves valuable resources.

Reuse

Give Products a Second Chance

Reuse means that functional products are used again instead of being discarded. Before considering recycling a product, check if it can be repaired or donated. Many products can get a new life through simple repairs or by being donated to charities. By repairing and reusing electronics, the amount of waste is reduced, and natural resources are saved.

Recycling

What cannot be reused should instead be sent for recycling. Electrical and electronic waste must not be disposed of together with household or other general waste. Instead, it should be collected separately and returned through designated collection systems.

E-waste is part of a return system designed to ensure reuse, recycling and the safe handling of hazardous substances. At recycling facilities, hazardous components such as batteries and mercury-containing components are separated before the materials are processed and sorted into different material streams, such as iron, copper, plastic and glass.

How to dispose of your electronics

Electrical and electronic products should be collected separately when they reach the end of their useful life. Look for the crossed-out wheeled bin symbol on your product. The symbol means that the product must not be disposed of together with general household waste.

Instead, take your unwanted electronics to an appropriate collection point, such as a recycling centre or a retailer that accepts e-waste. Consumers can return e-waste free of charge at designated collection points.

Small electronic devices, such as mobile phones and tablets, can also be returned through Secure Collect boxes. These secure collection boxes provide a safe and convenient way to dispose of small electronics while ensuring that the devices are handled responsibly. Learn more about Secure Collect.

By returning your electronics correctly, you help ensure that products and materials can be reused or recycled, while hazardous substances are handled safely.

FAQ

Electronics and batteries can contain hazardous substances that may harm human health and the environment if they are not handled correctly. They also contain valuable materials such as metals, plastics and glass that can be recovered and used again. By returning e-waste through the correct collection system, hazardous substances can be handled safely while valuable resources are kept in circulation.

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