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Information in accordance with the German Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act (ElektroG)

Our WEEE registration number: DE 54590387

1. Introduction

The ElektroG regulates the placing on the market, take-back and environmentally sound disposal of electrical and electronic equipment. The aim is to promote environmental protection and ensure the recycling of valuable raw materials.

 

2. legal obligations for consumers

  • Prohibition of disposal in residual waste: Old electrical appliances may not be disposed of in residual waste.

  • Obligation to return: Consumers are legally obliged to dispose of used waste electrical and electronic equipment at municipal collection centres (ÖRE - public waste disposal authorities) or in appropriate take-back systems.

  • Pollutants and recycling:

    • Old electrical appliances can contain harmful substances that can damage the environment and health if not stored or disposed of properly.

    • At the same time, they contain valuable raw materials such as iron, plastic, silver or glass, which can be recycled.

 

3. Which devices are affected?

The ElektroG applies to most electrical and electronic appliances that are powered by electricity or electromagnetic fields. These include, among others:

  • Climate computer

  • Heating mats and cables

  • Digital thermometer and hygrometer

  • Humidifiers (foggers)

  • Fan

A complete list of the categories concerned is contained in the current legal directive.

 

4. Labelling of affected devices

Products that fall under the ElektroG are marked with the symbol of a crossed-out dustbin. This indicates that the appliance must not be disposed of with residual waste, but must be disposed of via collection centres or take-back systems.

 

5. ANTSTORE's obligations under the ElektroG

ANTSTORE has implemented all obligations under the ElektroG to ensure environmentally sound disposal:

  • Registration with EAR:

    • ANTSTORE is registered with the EAR (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Register) foundation.

    • Our WEEE registration number: DE 54590387.

  • Checking the suppliers:

    • All suppliers have been and are continuously checked for compliance with registration obligations.

  • Labelling obligation:

    • All products manufactured and imported in the EU are properly labelled.

 

6. return options in the ANTSTORE branch

In addition to the municipal collection points, ANTSTORE offers its customers a voluntary return of old appliances:

  • Customers can return their old appliances free of charge when shopping in our shop.

  • In this way, we support the convenient and environmentally friendly disposal of old electrical appliances.

 

Summary for consumers

  • Use municipal collection centres (ÖRE) or our take-back systems in the shop.

  • Never dispose of old electrical appliances in the residual waste.

  • Help to protect the environment and resources by disposing of waste properly.

If you have any further questions about our take-back and disposal services, please do not hesitate to contact us.

 

Further information:

www.stiftung-ear.de

www.bmu.de