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Drives: Out With The Old from ABB Robotics
ABB collects old drives that have been replaced by newer ABB models (or even those of other manufacturers) and dismantles them. The drives are then recycled in accordance with legislation that stipulates how different materials should be disposed of.
Recyclable materials like copper and aluminium are recovered, with hazardous waste such as electrolytic capacitors being sent to specialist disposal facilities. Up to 90 percent of ABB drives can be reused or recycled. — in the UK, ABB has an agreement with recycling company and approved waste carrier RID to transport and recycle the drives.