Recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment
The European WEEE Directive (Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment) was implemented through the Act on the Marketing, Return and Environmentally Sound Disposal of Electrical and Electronic Equipment (Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act – ElektroG).
Section 3 defines electrical and electronic equipment as “devices designed to operate at a maximum alternating voltage of 1000 volts or a maximum direct voltage of 1500 volts and
- that depend on electric currents or electromagnetic fields for their proper operation, or
- that serve to generate, transmit and measure electric currents and electromagnetic fields.”
Because the production and use of electrical and electronic equipment have been increasing rapidly for years, and the waste problem has naturally grown on a similar scale, proposals to address the issue were developed at European level in 2000 and incorporated into the EU Directive on electrical and electronic equipment (the WEEE Directive) at the end of 2002.
The WEEE Directive and the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act (ElektroG) therefore pursue the following objectives:
- Protecting health and the environment from harmful substances in electrical and electronic equipment
- Reducing waste through reuse or recovery (recycling)
In addition, the responsibilities of manufacturers, retailers and consumers are clearly defined.
Carrera is registered with the “Stiftung Elektro-Altgeräte Register” (EAR) under registration no. 25078058 (Germany) and 50725 (Austria). Stiftung EAR is the joint body for manufacturers under ElektroG and has been entrusted by the Federal Environment Agency with carrying out sovereign tasks. In this capacity, it registers manufacturers of electrical and electronic equipment and coordinates the provision of collection containers and the collection of waste equipment from public waste management authorities (örE).
Devices bearing this label must not be disposed of with household waste. They must be returned to the responsible manufacturer or importer via the collection points operated by public waste management authorities for recycling.
Devices bearing this label must not be disposed of with household waste. They must be returned to the responsible manufacturer or importer via the collection points operated by public waste management authorities for recycling.
Consumers and the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act (ElektroG)
As a consumer, you have the following options for disposing of electrical or electronic equipment safely and responsibly:
As in the past, you can use the collection and recycling points operated by public waste management authorities (e.g. municipal recycling centres).
Your old device is still in good condition or can be repaired. Could donating it to a charitable organization be a good way to give it a second life?
If you purchased electrical or electronic equipment from Carrera that is covered by the ElektroG, you can return your old device to Carrera, provided it is of the same device type and performs essentially the same functions as the new device.
You can return old devices (regardless of whether you purchase a new device from Carrera) if none of their dimensions exceeds 25 cm.
For the two options listed above, you can use the following return method at Carrera:
You can return old devices weighing up to 31 kg and with maximum parcel dimensions of 120 x 60 x 60 cm using DHL (Germany) or GLS (Austria), with postage payable by the recipient.
Please send your old device to the following address:
Recycling of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment
Carrera Toys GmbHzH Customer Service - Disposal of old devices
Chiemseestr. 200
83278 Traunstein
Germany
(Mail-order warehouse; please therefore send returns via DHL)
Carrera Toys GmbH
zH Customer Service – Disposal of Old Appliances
Handelszentrum 6
5101 Bergheim
Austria
Please note the following important information:
Data protection: You are always responsible for ensuring that no personal data is stored on the old appliances you return. Therefore, make sure you delete your personal data from your old appliance before returning it.
Lamps and lighting fixtures: Lamps and lighting fixtures should be packed with particular care before being returned, as they can easily break during transport and release hazardous substances. Pack them with padding on all sides. Use a sufficiently large, sturdy cardboard box.
Batteries/rechargeable batteries in devices: Remove all batteries and rechargeable batteries from the devices (if possible) and dispose of them through a battery recycling facility.
