# Disposal

Vacuum cleaners, batteries, accessories and packaging should be sorted for environmentally friendly recycling.

Do not dispose of vacuum cleaners or battery packs/batteries with household waste.

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According to the Directive 2012/19/EU on waste electrical and electronic equipment and its transposition into national law, dust extractors that are no longer usable, and, according to the Directive 2006/66/EC, defective or drained batteries must be collected separately and disposed of in an environmentally correct manner.

If disposed incorrectly, waste electrical and electronic equipment may have harmful effects on the environment and human health, due to the potential presence of hazardous substances.

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According to The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2013 (SI 2013/3113) (as amended) and the Waste Batteries and Accumulators Regulations 2009 (SI 2009/890) (as amended), products that are no longer usable must be collected separately and disposed of in an environmentally friendly manner.

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Li-ion:

Please observe the notes in the section on transport see Transport.