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ElektroG
Abbreviation for Elektro- und Elektronikgerätegesetz
In short and in plain language
The ElektroG is a German law for old electrical devices.
It says how old devices are given back. They should be disposed of in a way that is good for the environment.
Batteries and lamps are taken out first if that is possible.
Definition
The ElektroG is the German Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act. It governs how old electrical devices are taken back and disposed of in an environmentally sound way. For example, it provides that old batteries and removable lamps are taken out before a device is handed in.