Return of Old Devices.

Free Returns.

Your testing or measuring device has worked reliably for many years. It has been used in large projects, in safety testing, in research and development, and in precise troubleshooting. It has always stood for accuracy, reliability, and quality. But even the best measuring devices eventually reach the end of their life cycle. When that time comes, we ensure that your old device is taken back and recycled in a responsible, legally compliant, and sustainable manner. Disposal is simple, free of charge, and environmentally friendly.

4 Steps to Return

65% collection target.
Take-back makes the difference.

Waste electrical and electronic equipment contains valuable raw materials such as copper, nickel, and precious metals. At the same time, it can also contain harmful substances such as lead, cadmium, and mercury, which is why proper disposal is particularly important. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), a collection rate of 65% is targeted for waste electrical equipment. Data from the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) shows how effective this approach is. In 2023, around 906,000 tons of waste electrical and electronic equipment were collected in Germany. Around 82 percent of this was recycled properly and successfully returned to the material cycle.

A structured and reliable return process plays a key role in this. With dataTec, this can be done quickly and easily.

Step 1:

Download the form (in German), fill it in and print it out.

To the form

Step 2:

Securely pack the measuring and test equipment, enclose the form with the package and pay sufficient postage.

Step 3:

Send the package to the following address:

dataTec AG
Technologie- und Logistikzentrum
Ferdinand-Lassalle-Str. 48
72770 Reutlingen

Step 4:

dataTec has the equipment disposed of professionally for you.

The Most Important Facts in a Nutshell:

The disposal of your test and measurement technology is free of charge for our customers.
We take over the disposal for all manufacturers and makes.
We have reliable and regional partners on hand for professional disposal and recycling.
In the case of battery-operated old appliances, make sure to remove the batteries for safety reasons and take them to the designated collection points. This expressly does not apply to permanently installed batteries.
If the old device has memory functions, we recommend deleting all personal or company data before returning it. We cannot accept any responsibility for any data that may remain on the device.
Use the form provided so that we can identify the old appliances when they are sent to us.

Questions about Returning Old Devices?

Our team will be happy to assist you with any questions you may have about returns, procedures, or requirements. Just get in touch with us — we'll be happy to help.

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