Proper disposal of ESLs
At the end of the product life cycle, we take care of the professional disposal of your electronic price tags. Our service includes nationwide collection, legally compliant documentation and forwarding to certified recycling partners.
In this way, we ensure that your digital price tags are recycled in an environmentally friendly manner and in accordance with all legal requirements.
Legal requirements & obligations
At the end of their life cycle, electronic price tags are subject to special legal and environmental requirements:
- Legal requirements: Electronic price tags contain electronic components and batteries and are therefore considered waste electrical and electronic equipment under the German Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act (ElektroG). They may not be disposed of with household or commercial waste, but are subject to a separate recycling obligation, which has been indicated by the crossed-out wheelie garbage can symbol since 2023.
- Raw material and environmental protection: If disposed of improperly, valuable metals are lost and harmful substances can be released.
- Responsibility in retail: Obligations to take back small appliances apply from certain sales areas (e.g. > 400 or 800 m²).
Your advantages at a glance
Our services offer you a wide range of benefits when it comes to disposal:
- Legal safety: All relevant regulations according to ElektroG and BattG are fully covered.
- Transparency & traceability: Every step - from collection to transportation to recycling - is documented.
- Conservation of resources: WEEE becomes a source of raw materials instead of being incinerated or disposed of in residual waste.
- Operational relief: We take over the operational process - you can concentrate on your core business.
You fulfill all obligations without logistical effort, save time and avoid legal risks.
Our repatriation process at a glance
Carefree return of your used eShelf labels: We organize the collection and take care of legally compliant and sustainable recycling - throughout Europe.
Retailers are obliged to dispose of electronic price tags and batteries properly. Our service gives you peace of mind - you don't have to worry about logistics, processing or legal requirements yourself.
FAQ on disposal
In the following FAQ section, we answer key questions about the proper disposal of electronic price tags:
Why do electronic price tags have to be disposed of separately?
They are subject to the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act and must therefore not be disposed of with household or commercial waste.
What does the crossed-out dustbin symbol mean?
It indicates that the appliance is subject to a separate disposal obligation and may not be disposed of as normal residual waste.
What are the risks of improper disposal?
Metals and other valuable materials are lost and pollutants can be released into the environment.
Who is obliged to take back electronic price tags?
In particular, retailers from certain sales or shipping areas are legally obliged to take back and recycle.
What does "legally compliant documentation" mean in the disposal process?
Every step - from collection to transportation to recycling treatment - is officially documented and creates traceability.
If your individual question has not been answered in our FAQ section, we will be happy to assist you personally. Our team is at your disposal for all matters relating to the disposal of electronic price tags - be it for advice, detailed information or clarification of special requirements.
Simply contact us - we will help you promptly and easily.
OMS Retail - professional disposal of electronic price tags
Would you like to organize the disposal of your electronic price tags in a professional, legally compliant and environmentally friendly manner? We support you with a comprehensive service: from Europe-wide collection and separate collection to professional forwarding to certified recycling partners - naturally with full documentation of all process steps.
Fulfill your legal obligations reliably, conserve resources and benefit from smooth processing. Our team will be happy to provide you with personal advice and an individual offer.
Contact us - we will provide you with reliable support every step of the way when it comes to disposing of electronic price tags.
Your way to digital price labeling!
For further information, please contact Mr. Christoph Lange for a non-binding consultation.
Christoph Lange
Mail: info@oms-retail.com
Call: +49 (0)511 / 515 283-0