How to dispose of electrical equipment properly

The proven recycling system of SENS eRecycling makes the environmentally friendly disposal of electrical equipment in Switzerland remarkably simple. Discover how this successful system works and how it has established new standards worldwide.

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Equipment you can dispose of free of charge with us

In Switzerland, disused electrical and electronic equipment can be disposed of free of charge. But when we talk about electrical and electronic equipment, what types of devices do we actually mean? If your item has one of the following features, then it is classed as electrical equipment.

Cable or plug

Does your item have a cable or a plug?

Disposable or rechargeable batteries

Does your item use disposable or rechargeable batteries to operate?

Light

Does your item produce light?

Solar cell

Does your item have a solar cell, even a very small one?

Energy

Can your item generate electricity?

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What can be disposed of free of charge?

Electrical and electronic equipment can be disposed of in Switzerland without incurring additional costs.

Online purchases from abroad

Although the low prices may be tempting, buying electrical or electronic equipment from abroad using platforms such as Shein, Alibaba or Temu is rarely a good deal. Not only do these devices often have safety defects or include parts that contain hazardous substances, they also create a shortfall in the financing of their proper disposal. This is because the price does not include an advance recycling contribution.