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> In Poland, and I believe it's an EU regulation, every seller is obligated to take your old appliances when you buy new ones in the same category. For example
by mrighele 9y ago
> In Poland, and I believe it's an EU regulation, every seller is obligated to take your old appliances when you buy new ones in the same category. For example when you buy a freezer you can drop your old one for recycling free of charge (so the cost is included in the retail price).
In Italy is the same. Keep in mind that the retail price includes a tax to cover the costs of recycling, so it is not really free :-). The amount depends on the type of appliance. This too should come from an EU directive.
- icc97 9y agoI think in Belgium they specify how much the recycling premium is when buying something new.
- chrisseaton 9y ago> Keep in mind that the retail price includes a tax to cover the costs of recycling, so it is not really free :-) They didn’t say they thought it was free. In fact they said > so the cost is included in the retail price And you quoted that!
- mrighele 9y agoOps ! You're right. Too little coffee I guess :-)
- tzs 9y agoWhat happens if you do not want to return your old appliance when you buy a new one? Do you still pay the recycling tax?