{"id":1865,"date":"2024-09-13T12:19:43","date_gmt":"2024-09-13T09:19:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/afis.gr\/syxnes-erotiseis\/"},"modified":"2026-02-12T16:55:47","modified_gmt":"2026-02-12T14:55:47","slug":"syxnes-erotiseis","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/afis.gr\/en\/syxnes-erotiseis\/","title":{"rendered":"Frequently Asked Questions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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What kind of batteries can I recycle in AFIS bins?<\/strong><\/p><\/div>

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AFIS manages, collects, and recycles all batteries up to 5 kg\/battery. For larger batteries, you should contact Combatt or Rebattery.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

I have a swollen battery, what should I do?<\/strong><\/p><\/div>

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Swollen batteries are usually lithium batteries found in mobile phones, computers, power banks and rechargeable devices in general. Due to battery chemistry, they can explode and catch fire, so proper handling, transport and recycling is important.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In case the battery is swollen follow the steps below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Wrap the battery with tape<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Fill a box with sand (from the beach or the cat litter)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Place it in a box (ideally metal, but paper is also sufficient)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Close the box tightly and take the battery to a KOTSOVOLOS store<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Notify the KOTSOVOLOS staff to call us directly so that we can carry out the collection<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    In case the swollen battery has burst and fluids have come out, follow the steps below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. Fill a box with sand (from the beach or the cat litter)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Place it in a box (ideally metal, but paper is also sufficient)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Close the box tightly and take the battery to a KOTSOVOLOS store<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. Notify the KOTSOVOLOS staff to call us directly so that we can carry out the collection<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

      Can I get an AFIS bin for my home?<\/strong><\/p><\/div>

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      AFIS does not send bins to private individuals, only to companies, associations, municipalities, bodies and organizations. To find the nearest AFIS battery recycling bin, search our map at https:\/\/afis.gr\/en\/where-to-find-afis-bins\/<\/a>. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

      Do I need to pay to get an AFIS bin?<\/strong><\/p><\/div>

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      No, AFIS is a non-profit organization and there is no financial transaction for the provision of services such as collecting batteries, sending a new bin, replacing a bin, etc.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

      My AFIS bin is full, what should I do?<\/strong><\/p><\/div>

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      You can contact us either by phone at 210 8030244, or by email at info@afis.gr so that we can place the request for battery collection. Alternatively, you can log in to your account and make the request yourself by clicking the “Login” button on the top right and filling in your space details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      The replacement is free and you are not subject to any charges.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

      The AFIS bin broke and I want to replace it, what should I do?<\/strong><\/p><\/div>

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      You can contact us either by phone at 210 8030244, or by email at info@afis.gr so that we can place the request for a bin replacement. Alternatively, you can log in to your account and make the request yourself by clicking the “Login” button on the top right and filling in your space details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      The replacement is free and you are not subject to any charges.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

      I have an idea\/proposal for a collaboration, who can I contact?<\/strong><\/p><\/div>

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      For ideas and collaborations, please contact the Marketing department at marketing@afis.gr.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

      I have applied and I am waiting for the AFIS bin to be sent to me. How long will it take?<\/strong><\/p><\/div>

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      Shipments of new bins within Attica are made within 3 business days, while outside Attica within 25 business days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      If for any reason the shipment has not been made within the time frame of your area, please contact us by phone at 2108030244 or by email at info@afis.gr, 08:00 am to 05:00 pm from Monday to Friday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      There is no financial transaction and all the services we offer are free.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

      We are a school and would like to take part in the School Reward Program, where can we register?<\/strong><\/p><\/div>

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      The registration form for the 2025\u20132026 School Reward Program is still open! Visit the \u201cSchool Reward Program\u201d section on our website and complete the required participation form.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

      I made a collection request but no one has come through, who can I talk to?<\/strong><\/p><\/div>

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      Collections within Attica are made within 6 business days, while outside Attica within 10 business days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      If for any reason the shipment has not been made within the time frame of your area, please contact us by phone at 2108030244 or by email at info@afis.gr, 08:00 am to 05:00 pm from Monday to Friday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      There is no financial transaction and all the services we offer are free.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

      How and when can I contact AFIS?<\/strong><\/p><\/div>

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      You can contact us by phone at 2108030244 or by email at info@afis.gr, 08:00 am to 05:00 pm from Monday to Friday.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

      Is there an AFIS reward program?<\/strong><\/p><\/div>

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      AFIS recently launched a reward action in collaboration with AB Vassilopoulos department stores, to boost battery recycling rates and raise public awareness. More specifically, every week 125 lucky winners each win a 6-count check for shopping at AB Vassilopoulos stores. Learn more here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      For our younger friends, the School Reward Program is running, where schools participate each year by recycling batteries to win gifts for all students and enter a draw for rubber floors, interactive whiteboards, projection systems, balls, and more. The registration form for the 2025\u20132026 School Reward Program is still open!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

      Can I recycle light bulbs or appliances at AFIS?<\/strong><\/p><\/div>

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      At AFIS we only manage batteries up to 5 kg\/battery. For lamps and devices you should contact the Appliance Recycling at https:\/\/www.electrocycle.gr\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":4,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"templates\/page-terms.php","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1865","page","type-page","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/afis.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1865","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/afis.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/afis.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/afis.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/afis.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1865"}],"version-history":[{"count":25,"href":"https:\/\/afis.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1865\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2857,"href":"https:\/\/afis.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1865\/revisions\/2857"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/afis.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1865"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}