Environment and recycling
Swehealth sells electrical products such as TENS units and massage devices, many of which contain built-in rechargeable lithium-ion batteries. Here you can read how to hand in your used products and batteries for recycling.
Where can I hand in used products and batteries?
Electrical waste and batteries must be handed in for separate collection – they must not be thrown away with household waste.
Use the collection points for electrical waste and batteries in your country, for example municipal recycling centres, battery collection boxes and shops that sell electrical products or batteries. Your municipality can tell you where the nearest collection point is.
Do not send electrical waste or batteries to us by post. Electrical waste and lithium batteries may be classified as hazardous waste and must not be sent as ordinary mail. Contact us if you have questions.
Why should e-waste and batteries be collected separately?
Electrical products and batteries can contain substances that are harmful to the environment and human health, as well as valuable materials such as metals and plastics that can be recycled.
When you sort out e-waste and batteries, hazardous substances can be handled safely and materials recycled. Your sorting is what makes recycling possible. If the product still works, consider giving it away or selling it so it can be reused.
What does the crossed-out wheelie bin mean?
The crossed-out wheelie bin symbol on the product, packaging or in the manual means that the product or battery must not be thrown away with household waste but handed in for separate collection. Batteries are also marked with their chemical composition – the batteries in our products are generally lithium-ion (Li-ion).
How do I handle the batteries safely?
- Do not remove built-in batteries yourself unless the manual explains how to do so – hand in the whole product instead.
- Tape the terminals of loose lithium batteries before handing them in to reduce the risk of short circuit and fire.
- Never dispose of damaged, swollen or leaking batteries with ordinary waste. Store them cool and safe until you hand them in.
Information for businesses
Electrical waste from businesses must be sorted out and kept separate from other waste so that hazardous substances can be handled safely and materials recycled. Businesses can hand in e-waste via the collection systems in their country, or contact us for guidance. During transport, batteries must be protected against short circuit, for example by taping the terminals.
Questions about recycling our products? Contact us at info@swehealth.com.