Gateway MX6708 8511838 - Gateway Notebook Reference Guide - Page 140

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APPENDIX A: Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information Environmental information The product you have purchased contains extracted natural resources that have been used in the manufacturing process. This product may contain substances known to be hazardous to the environment or to human health. To prevent releases of harmful substances into the environment and to maximize the use of our natural resources, Gateway provides the following information on how you can responsibly recycle or reuse most of the materials in your "end of life" product. Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (commonly known as WEEE) should never be disposed of in the municipal waste stream (residential garbage collection). The "Crossed-Out Waste Bin" label affixed to this product is your reminder to dispose of your "end of life" product properly. Substances such as glass, plastics, and certain chemical compounds are highly recoverable, recyclable, and reusable. You can do your part for the environment by following these simple steps: ■ When your electrical or electronic equipment is no longer useful to you, "take it back" to your local or regional waste collection administration for recycling. ■ In some cases, your "end of life" product may be "traded in" for credit towards the purchase of new Gateway equipment. Call Gateway to see if this program is available in your area. ■ If you need further assistance in recycling, reusing, or trading in your "end of life" product, you may contact us at the Customer Care number listed in your product's user guide and we will be glad to help you with your effort. 134

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APPENDIX A: Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information
134
Environmental information
The product you have purchased contains
extracted natural resources that have been used
in the manufacturing process. This product may
contain substances known to be hazardous to
the environment or to human health.
To prevent releases of harmful substances into
the environment and to maximize the use of our
natural resources, Gateway provides the
following information on how you can
responsibly recycle or reuse most of the
materials in your “end of life” product.
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment
(commonly known as
WEEE) should never be disposed of in the
municipal waste stream
(residential garbage collection). The
“Crossed-Out Waste Bin” label
affixed to this product is your reminder to
dispose of your “end of life”
product properly.
Substances such as glass, plastics, and certain
chemical compounds are highly recoverable,
recyclable, and reusable. You can do your part for
the environment by following these simple
steps:
When your electrical or electronic
equipment is no longer useful to you, “take
it back” to your local or regional waste
collection administration for recycling.
In some cases, your “end of life” product
may be “traded in” for credit towards the
purchase of new Gateway equipment. Call
Gateway to see if this program is available
in your area.
If you need further assistance in recycling,
reusing, or trading in your “end of life”
product, you may contact us at the
Customer Care number listed in your
product’s user guide and we will be glad to
help you with your effort.