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Electrical and electronics-old device recycling

What is behind Wee and ElektroG?

The European Weee Directive (Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment) was implemented by the law on the placing on the market, withdrawal and environmentally friendly disposal of electrical and electronic devices (electrical and electronic device law- ElektroG).

Which devices fall under the electrical law and which not?

§ 3 defines "devices that are designed for operation with a maximum voltage of a maximum of 1000 volts or DC voltage of a maximum of 1500 volts.

Are dependent on their proper operation of electrical currents or electromagnetic fields or
The production, transmission and measurement of electrical currents and electromagnetic fields serve ”.

Due to the fact that the production and use of electrical and electronic devices have been increasing rapidly for years and, of course, the waste problem is growing to the same extent, suggestions for problem solving were drawn up at the European level and at the end of 2002 in the EU directive on electrical and electronic devices (WEEE directive).

The WEEE guideline and the electrical and electronics device law (Elektrog) thus serve the following goals:

To protect health and environment from harmful substances from electrical and electronic devices
Reduce the waste quantities through reuse or recycling (recycling)

In addition, responsibilities for manufacturers, dealers and consumers are clearly regulated

What does Carrera Toys GmbH do (hereinafter referred to as Carrera) to achieve the goals of the Weee directive and the ElektroG?

The Carrera is at the "Elektro-Older devices" (EAR) with the Reg. 25078058 (Germany) or 50725 (Austria). The EAR Foundation is the common position of manufacturers in the sense of the ElektroG and was entrusted with the perception of sovereign tasks by the Federal Environment Agency. In this context, she registers the manufacturers of electrical and electronics devices and coordinates the provision of collecting containers and the collection of old devices from public law disposal carriers (ÖRE).

How do you recognize that a device falls under the electric?

Devices with this identification must not be disposed of by the residual waste, but must be brought to the responsible manufacturer or importer via the collection points of the ÖRE of recycling by return to the responsible manufacturer or importer.

Which devices are affected?

Devices with this identification must not be disposed of by the residual waste, but must be brought to the responsible manufacturer or importer via the collection points of the ÖRE of recycling by return to the responsible manufacturer or importer.

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As a consumer, you have the following options to dispose of an electrical or electronics device safely and responsibly:

As in the past, they use the collective and recycling points of public law disposal carriers (e.g. municipal recycling centers).

Your old device is still in good condition or can be repaired. Perhaps a donation to a charitable organization is still a good option?

You bought an electrical or electronics device from Carrera that falls under the regulations of the ElektroG; In this case, you can return your old device to the same type of device and which essentially fulfills the same functions as the new device.

You can (regardless of the purchase of a new device from Carrera) to return old devices that are not for longer than 25 cm in any dimensions.

For the latter options, the following way is available at Carrera:

Old devices with a weight of up to 31 kg and the maximum package dimensions of 120 x 60 x 60 cm can be returned without free (postage payer) with DHL (Germany) or GLS (Austria).

Please send your old device to the following address:

FAQ

Electrical and electronics-old device recycling

For customers from Germany

Carrera Toys GmbHZH Customer Service - Old Apartment disposal
Chiemseestr. 200
83278 Traunstein
Germany
(Poster camp, so please send return with DHL)

For customers from Austria

Carrera Toys GmbH

ZH Customer Service - Old Apartment disposal
Commercial center 6
5101 Bergheim
Austria

You can find the closest package office under the following links

DHL near you

GLS near you

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Please note the following important information:

Data protection: In any case, you are responsible for the fact that there is no personal data on the old devices you have returned. Therefore, make sure that you deleted your personal data before returning your old device.

Lamps and lighting bodies: Lamps and lighting bodies should be packed particularly carefully before returning, since they can easily break during transport and release pollutants. They are well padded from all sides. Use a sufficiently large and stable box.

Batteries/batteries in devices: Remove all batteries and batteries from the devices (if possible) and lead them to battery disposal.