Waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE or D3E) - Small equipment

Verified 24 octobre 2025 - Directorate of Legal and Administrative Information (Prime Minister)

Your situation

  • You're getting rid of a small piece of equipment
  • You buy a device to replace the old one
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When you buy a device, the distributor must take back the old equipment free of charge, whether the purchase is made in-store or remotely (on the internet).

The recovery of your old device can be done according to one of the following modes:

  • In store, if your purchase is made at the point of sale
  • To your home, if you get delivered to your home
  • At the place of delivery, if your order is delivered elsewhere (relay point for example) or according to a collection system set up by the distributor or by postal shipment when this is materially possible. In particular, the latter may propose a return voucher enabling the old equipment to be sent.

The method of return must be clearly indicated, easily accessible and brought to your attention before the conclusion of the sale.

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