When buying a new household appliance or large appliance (larger than 50 cm), whether at a point of sale or online, the seller is required to collect the old appliance free of charge for the consumer.
Boilers and water heaters
Boilers and water heaters
Large appliance. This includes any device of this type, the wiring and its accessories.
Where?
WEEE
Which process is carried out?
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Specialised company
A specialised company separates the valuable materials (plastic, glass and metal) from the hazardous or non-recyclable elements and these items are decontaminated.
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Sorting facility
Companies treat the different types of plastic and metal so they can be reintroduced into the production chain.
What does it become?
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Valuable metals
Recovery of valuable metals such as Bromine, Cadmium, Gold, Silver, Lead, Mercury, Nickel, Coltan, Copper, Cobalt or Palladium, for new electronic components.
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Plastic (devices)
Cases for electronic devices and components.
