Disposal Instructions for old Appliances
Information according to EU WEEE Directive and German ElektroG
Important information on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment
Proper disposal of electrical appliances and batteries protects the environment and human health. Please observe the following instructions in accordance with the EU WEEE Directive and the German ElektroG.
Separate Collection of old appliances
Waste electrical equipment, batteries and rechargeable batteries must not be disposed of with household waste. They are marked with the symbol of a crossed-out wheeled bin and must be collected separately.
How to Properly dispose of Old Appliances
According to the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act (ElektroG3), you have several free options in Germany for returning your old electrical appliances:
Municipal Collection Points: Used or defective electrical appliances can be handed in free of charge at municipal collection points of recycling centres.
Return to Retail Stores: Large retailers are obliged to accept returns if certain conditions are met:
Note: The return obligation applies to electronics stores with a sales area of at least 400 m² and supermarkets with at least 800 m², provided they sell electrical appliances.
Mail Order / Online Shops: For the 1:1 return of lamps, small appliances (including small IT and telecommunication devices), and the 0:1 return, mail order companies and manufacturers participate in collective return systems for proper disposal and recycling. This system allows you to drop off your old appliance free of charge at nearby municipal collection points (recycling centers). A mandatory 1:1 return (purchase of a new appliance and return of the old one) from private households only applies to heat exchangers (e.g. refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners), screen devices, and large devices (> 50 cm edge length).
Free Return of Old Electrical Appliances at ROMMELSBACHER
As part of our environmental commitment, in addition to participating in a collective take-back system, we offer you the option of returning up to three old electrical appliances per appliance type free of charge at our factory outlet – provided no external dimension exceeds 25 cm.
When purchasing a new appliance at our factory outlet, you can also return an old appliance of the same type and function free of charge.
Factory Outlet Address
Rommelsbacher ElektroHausgeräte GmbH
Rudolf-Schmidt-Str. 18
91550 Dinkelsbühl / Germany
(Return during our store opening hours)
Online Return Service
In accordance with ElektroG3, we will accept a large appliance (edge length > 50 cm) purchased from our online shop for recycling free of charge when purchasing a new similar item. Please contact our customer service via the contact form on www.rommelsbacher.de within 4 days of the online purchase of the new appliance.
After receiving your request, we will send you a prepaid return label by email, which you can use to send the appliance back to us free of charge.
Important: The returned old appliance must be securely packaged before being sent by mail.
Disposal of Batteries and Rechargeable Batteries
As an end user, you are legally obliged to return used batteries and used rechargeable batteries properly. They must not be disposed of with household waste, as they may contain harmful substances or heavy metals that pose risks to the environment and human health.
The return is free of charge.
Return options:
Important Notes:
Remove batteries, rechargeable batteries and lamps from old appliances before disposal – if technically possible.
Damaged or leaking batteries must be securely packaged to avoid risks to the environment and health.
Lithium-containing batteries and rechargeable batteries pose a fire or explosion risk if improperly disposed of, e. g. due to heat or mechanical damage.
Batteries containing lead (Pb), cadmium (Cd) or mercury (Hg) are appropriately labeled. Please ensure separate and proper disposal.
Recycling and Environmental Protection
All information on the collection and recycling of used batteries and the associated costs can be found at: https://www.batterie-zurueck.de/
Information on Safe Handling of Batteries and Rechargeable Batteries
The user manual for our battery-powered hand vacuum sealer VAC 25 contains detailed safety instructions, proper charging procedures and information on the correct storage of the battery. It also explains how to use, charge and store the battery safely to ensure long life and reliable operation.
Data Protection Notice
Please note that as the end user, you are responsible for deleting personal data from the appliances you wish to dispose of. Remove all personal data before handing in the appliance.
Environmental Protection and Resource Conservation
What you can do: By properly disposing of and recycling electrical and electronic equipment, you contribute significantly to environmental protection and the conservation of valuable resources. Harmful substances are disposed of in an environmentally friendly manner, and recyclable materials can be reused in the production cycle.
What we do: ROMMELSBACHER takes responsibility for the environmentally friendly disposal of electrical appliances. As a manufacturer, we are legally obliged to register with the central office for waste electrical equipment (Stiftung EAR) and participate in a return system. This ensures that our appliances can be properly recycled. You benefit by being able to return your old ROMMELSBACHER appliances free of charge at designated collection points. Together, we contribute to environmental protection.
In Germany, ROMMELSBACHER ElektroHausgeräte GmbH is registered as a manufacturer of electrical and electronic appliances with the WEEE-Reg.-No. DE41406784 at the ‚Stiftung Elektro-Altgeräte Register‘ (EAR), Benno-Strauß-Straße 1, 90763 Fürth, and is a member of the ZENTEK return and disposal system.
You can find information on the status of the quantitative targets for collection and recycling rates on the German governments website:
https://www.bmu.de/themen/wasser-ressourcen-abfall/kreislaufwirtschaft/statistiken/elektro-und-elektronikaltgeraete
Further Information
Detailed information on the return and disposal of old appliances can be found on the website of your local waste disposal provider or at www.elektrogesetz.de.
Thank you for your contribution to environment protection!