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Home water heater

Composition

A household electric water heater has a steel casing, a tank lined with a protective layer (enamel, glass-ceramic), a thicker insulation layer (polyurethane foam), heating elements (metal components), and a thermostat.

Environmental impact

Through recycling, valuable metals (steel, copper) and insulation can be extracted, significantly reducing energy consumption and the use of new raw materials. An improperly discarded water heater takes up space in a landfill, and corrosion plus chemical substances released over time can have long-term negative effects on the environment.

Disposal instructions

Dispose of it at a recycling yard or hand it over to an authorized collector of electrical and electronic waste.

Factoid

Up to 95% of a water heater’s parts can be recycled (metal, plastic, foam), saving resources and energy compared to producing new materials.