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Guidelines and recommendations for reuse
These pages provide guidelines and recommendations for the reuse of EEE in New Zealand and include information on:
- categorising the level of reuse
- electrical safety
- data removal
- quality management
- health and safety responsibilities
- dismantling and downstream recycling
- using overseas operators for reuse
- special requirements for handling refrigerant appliances.
The guidelines and recommendations apply to end-of-life EEE before it enters the recycling stream and cover equipment donated, sold or bought.
By following these guidelines and recommendations you will:
- prepare EEE for reuse with the minimum risk to the environment and health and safety of workers
- operate to international standards
- overcome quality and other issues.
Last updated:15 March 2011
