ĮEE for households (electrical or electronic devices delivered by Medtronic that are intended to be used by patients or laymen (i.e., not healthcare professionals)) are licensed to INTERSEROH Austria GmbH under the license number 144236. Customers of Medtronic Austria GmbH can dispose of their packaging waste of Medtronic products at local packaging collection points or in dedicated disposal bins available in some municipalities. Medtronic Austria GmbH declares that all goods were delivered exclusively in packaging (sales and transport packaging) that has been licensed to ARA Altstoff Recycling Austria under the ARA license number 5258. For further information, please see the U.S. Medtronic encourages its customers and other generators of used electronic equipment to review local programs for recycling opportunities and regulations. In the United States, there currently is no national collection program for used electronic equipment however, numerous states, counties, and local governments have implemented requirements for the management of electronic wastes. Consequently, placing electronic waste in landfills is no longer an acceptable practice. If such wastes are not handled properly, toxic substances contained in electronics can leach into the air, soil, and water, which in turn can cause associated health effects such as increased risk of cancer and harm to the nervous system. Environmental Protection Agency estimates that electronic waste contributes 70% of the heavy metals found in landfills today. In the U.S., approximately 3 million tons of electronic waste is generated each year, which equates to 190 pounds per second.
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