Guide to disposal of products

Summary table with disposal procedures for components of Efco products.

INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES

Chainsaws

Pruners

Powercutters
type of material requiring disposal examples regulatory references
PLASTIC Casings, starting cord, cowling Plastics compliant with RoHS directive
SINTERED METAL Piston rings, shafts, bolts, tension rods, silencers, clutch housings, bearings, clutch pads  
ALUMINIUM/MAGNESIUM Carburettor, crankcase, piston, flywheel, cylinder  
RUBBER Antivibration mounts, mixture lines  
ELECTRICAL MATERIAL Cables, coils, switches  
PLASTIC WITH INSERTS Chain guard, brakes with hand guard  
EURO 2 MUFFLERS WITH CATALYTIC CONVERTER Euro 2 mufflers  
CERAMIC Spark plugs  
SEALS, FELTS AND FOAMS    
CARDBOARD Packaging, instruction books  
ENTIRE EQUIPMENT  
 

Hedgetrimmers

Blowers

Vacuum cleaners

Brushcutters

Water pumps

Mistblowers

Sprayers

High-pressure washers

Earth augers
type of material requiring disposal examples regulatory references
PLASTIC Casing, starting cord, cowling, handles, tanks, stone guard, harnesses Plastics compliant with RoHS directive
SINTERED METAL Drive shaft, bevel drive gears, piston rings, shafts, bolts, tension rods, silencers, clutch housings, bearings, clutch pads  
ALUMINIUM/MAGNESIUM Carburettor, crankcase, piston, flywheel, cylinder, drive tube, bevel drives  
RUBBER Cap seals, antivibration mounts  
ELECTRICAL MATERIAL Cables, coils, switches  
PLASTIC WITH INSERTS Chain guard, brakes with hand guard  
EURO 2 MUFFLERS WITH CATALYTIC CONVERTER Euro 2 mufflers  
CERAMIC Spark plugs  
SEALS, FELTS AND FOAMS    
CARDBOARD Packaging, instruction books  
ENTIRE EQUIPMENT  
 

Lawnmowers

Scarifiers

Wheeled brushcutters

Flail mowers

Garden tractors

Rotary tillers

Snow throwers

Transporters
type of material requiring disposal examples regulatory references
PLASTIC Flap, grass catcher, console Plastics compliant with RoHS directive
SINTERED METAL Handlebars, hoods, steering columns, blades, cutters, rotors  
ALUMINIUM/MAGNESIUM Decks  
RUBBER Wheels  
ELECTRICAL MATERIAL Cables, coils, switches  
PLASTIC WITH INSERTS Chain guard, brakes with hand guard  
EURO 2 MUFFLERS WITH CATALYTIC CONVERTER Euro 2 mufflers  
CERAMIC Spark plugs  
SEALS, FELTS AND FOAMS    
CARDBOARD Packaging, instruction books  
LEAD BATTERIES    
OIL    
ENTIRE EQUIPMENT  
 

ELECTRIC MOTORS

Chainsaws

Hedgetrimmers

Brushcutters

Lawnmowers
type of material requiring disposal examples regulatory references
PLASTIC Casings, line heads, handles, striking segments Plastics compliant with RoHS directive
SINTERED METAL Bolts, bearings, blades  
ALUMINIUM/MAGNESIUM Decks  
RUBBER Vibration mounts  
ELECTRICAL MATERIAL Cables, coils, switches, rotors, stators, electric motors Electric motors to be disposed of in compliance with Directive 2012/19/EU
CARDBOARD Packaging, instruction books  
ENTIRE EQUIPMENT  
 

BATTERY POWERED PRODUCTS

Chainsaws

Hedgetrimmers

Brushcutters

Lawnmowers

Robotmowers
type of material requiring disposal examples regulatory references
PLASTIC Casings, line heads, handles, striking segments Plastics compliant with RoHS directive
SINTERED METAL Bolts, bearings, blades  
ALUMINIUM/MAGNESIUM Decks  
RUBBER Vibration mounts  
ELECTRICAL MATERIAL Cables, coils, switches, rotors, stators, electric motors Electric motors to be disposed of in compliance with Directive 2012/19/EU
CARDBOARD Packaging, instruction books  
LITHIUM BATTERIES To be disposed of in compliance with Directive 2006/66/EC
ENTIRE EQUIPMENT