In the situation where your hardware reaches the end of its life and needs disposing, there are certain regulations meaning the product cannot be thrown away with your other household waist. See the following icon on your user guide:
The Waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) symbol above means your product and its battery(ies) should be disposed of separately from household waste. When this product reaches the end of its life, take it to a collection point designated by your local authority for safe disposal or recycling. This helps conserve natural resources, protects human health and the environment.