Sustainable Waste Management

Environmental Labeling and End-of-Life Disposal of Bitubo Products
In compliance with current national and European regulations, this page provides all the necessary information for the correct management of packaging materials and of the product at the end of its life cycle, helping to protect the environment together.
Pursuant to Article 219, paragraph 5 of Legislative Decree 152/2006, in compliance with the sustainability and recyclability requirements set out in Regulation (EU) 2024/1435 (PPWR).
The collection guidelines provided are indicative; please check the regulations of your local municipality for more accurate information.

1	Item	Card Box
	Material	Paper / Corrugated cardboard
	Recycling code	PAP 20
	Disposal instructions	PAPER Collection Note: The product box and its packaging can be reused if the product is resold as second-hand or sent to a service center for maintenance or repairs.
2	Item	Protective Material (black die-cut foam)
	Material	Expanded polyethylene without the use of CFCs or HCFCs
	Recycling code	LDPE 4
	Disposal instructions	PLASTIC Collection Note: The product box and its packaging can be reused if the product is resold as second-hand or sent to a service center for maintenance or repairs.
3	Item	Protective Material (gray foam)
	Material	Flexible polyurethane foam
	Recycling code	PUR-7
	Disposal instructions	GENERAL WASTE Collection
4	Item	Internal Material (cardboard)
	Material	Paper / Corrugated cardboard
	Recycling code	PAP 20
	Disposal instructions	PAPER Collection
5	Item	Transparent Bag / Sleeve (Nylon)
	Material	Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE)
	Recycling code	LDPE 4
	Disposal instructions	PLASTIC Collection
6	Item	Protective Bubble Wrap Bag / Sleeve (Nylon)
	Material	Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE)
	Recycling code	LDPE 4
	Disposal instructions	PLASTIC Collection
7	Item	Fastener
	Material	Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE)
	Recycling code	LDPE 4
	Disposal instructions	PLASTIC Collection
8	Item	Strap / Binding
	Material	PVC + metall
	Recycling code	C/PVC 90
	Disposal instructions	GENERAL WASTE Collection
9	Item	Protective Netting (Plastic)
	Material	Polyethylene (PE)
	Recycling code	LDPE 4
	Disposal instructions	PLASTIC Collection
10	Item	Transparent Instruction Bag
	Material	Co-extruded Polypropylene (PP)
	Recycling code	PP5
	Disposal instructions	PLASTIC Collection
11	Item	Instructions
	Material	Paper
	Recycling code	PAP 22
	Disposal instructions	PAPER Collection Note: The instructions can be reused if the product is resold as second-hand or sent to a service center for maintenance or repairs.
12	Item	Packaging Tape
	Material	Polypropylene (PP)
	Recycling code	PP5
	Disposal instructions	PLASTIC Collection
13	Item	Packaging Film
	Material	Polyethylene (PE)
	Recycling Code	LDPE 4
	Disposal instructions	PLASTIC Collection
14	Item	Adhesive Document Sleeve
	Material	Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE)
	Recycling code	LDPE 4
	Disposal instructions	PLASTIC Collection
15	Item	Packaging Strap / Banding
	Material	Polypropylene (PP)
	Recycling code	PP5
	Disposal instructions	PLASTIC Collection
16	Item	Pallet
	Material	Wood
	Recycling code	FOR 50
	Disposal instructions	WOOD Collection

1. Remove the shock absorber according to the specific service manual for the Bitubo product, ensuring that there is no pressure inside.
2. Completely drain the oil contained in the shock absorber into a suitable container.
3. Dispose of the oil in a designated collection container for waste oil.
   • EER Codes: 13 02 05*, 13 01 10*, 13 01 11* – hazardous special waste.
   • Depending on the shock absorber model, the safety data sheet of the specific oil may be requested.
4. Dispose of the empty shock absorber as metal waste.
   • Ferrous materials, EER Code 16 01 17 – non-hazardous special waste.

This procedure ensures safe, environmentally responsible disposal while complying with current regulations.