Have you taken out all the Christmas decorations and realized that the Christmas lights you bought last year no longer work? It being understood that there are some nice ways to reuse them (especially if they aren’t all non-functional), such as putting them in a bottle, in a vase and lighting it up for the holidays. However, if you want to throw them away, because they really don’t work anymore, but you don’t know where, we’ll run to safety.
We are used to recycling paper, plastic and glass, but when it comes to more particular objects, such as a series of now unusable Christmas lights, the doubt becomes greater. He gives us the answer Junkersthe app that helps to correctly separate waste: broken Christmas lights must be disposed of in WEEE collection centersbeing considered waste electrical and electronic equipment.
What is WEEE
Christmas lights fall into the category of Small WEEEwhich includes all those unusable electronic devices that do not exceed 25 cm. This classification derives from the fact that the lights contain electronic components, such as LEDs and cables, which cannot be thrown into undifferentiated waste or other separate waste collection containers. Correct disposal is essential to prevent potentially polluting substances from ending up in the environment.
Where to take broken lights?
Broken Christmas lights must be taken to municipal collection centers or at ecological islandswhere WEEE is properly managed. Furthermore, in many cities there are specific collection programs organized by electronics shops or large supermarkets, which accept end-of-life electronic devices. Some outlets also offer the possibility of having old lights delivered free of charge when purchasing new products.
The correct disposal of broken Christmas lights is not just a question of legislation: it is a concrete gesture to protect the environment. These devices contain materials that, if managed properly, can be recovered and reused, reducing the consumption of natural resources. Furthermore, they prevent harmful substances, such as heavy metals or non-degradable plastic components, from dispersing into the environment.
