Proper return of electronic devices and packaging is a shared responsibility for all of us, helping to protect the environment and contributing together to a better future for our environment.
Why return packaging and electronic devices?
Environmental protection
Electronics often contain harmful substances that can damage the environment and human health. Through proper return and recycling, we can dispose of these substances safely.
Valuable resources
Many electronic devices contain valuable metals that can be recovered and reused to make new devices.
Reduce waste
Returning packaging and electronics helps reduce the amount of waste at waste stations and saves valuable space.
Support the circular economy
When you return used electronics, they can become a new and improved device for someone else. This reduces demand for new products, saving resources and energy.
How to return?
Kuhuviia.ee is a map app of waste and item collection points where you can find information on how to get rid of things you no longer need, such as old clothes, electronics, furniture and dishes, or recyclable waste such as drink containers, waste paper, packaging, construction debris and more.
OÜ Eesti Elektroonikaromu is an association of electrical and electronic equipment manufacturers that organises the nationwide collection of old electronics, used batteries and old accumulators. They have a large collection network, and consumers can hand in their electronic waste, used batteries and old accumulators at collection points free of charge.
All electronic devices, accumulators and batteries gathered at collection points are sent for further treatment and recycling in accordance with the procedures set out in applicable legislation.
