Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment
What is WEEE?
The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive was first introduced by the EU to reduce the amount of electrical waste that ends up in landfills. WEEE stands for Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment, and the reason behind most of the items that come under this category ending up in landfill is due to the fact that many people are not knowledgeable in that it can be recycled. So, it’s time to get clued up.
The WEEE Directive includes a national WEEE processing system and various collection points to help make recycling easier for consumers and businesses. You can separate your electrical items into the correct waste streams, making it easier for the items to be tracked, processed and reported to the national enforcement authority. This means that the waste can be handled in a safe and environmentally friendly way that stays in line with the law.
Why Recycle?
Recycling electrical equipment is crucial as it represents the fastest-growing type of waste in the UK. Many of these items, such as mobile phones, desktop PCs, and laptops, can be repaired or recycled, which helps conserve natural resources and protect the environment. If not recycled, these products end up in landfills where hazardous substances can leak, contaminating soil and water, endangering wildlife, and posing serious health risks to humans. To facilitate recycling, such items are now marked with a crossed-out wheeled bin symbol to indicate that they should not be discarded in regular bins.
The benefits of recycling extend beyond environmental protection. It also reduces the release of toxic substances like lead, which can contaminate water and food supplies, leading to severe health issues. Recycling not only conserves valuable resources but also minimizes the environmental and health risks we face today. By choosing to recycle our electrical products, we contribute to making our planet a safer and more sustainable place to live.
We can help
We are pleased to offer our customers the chance to recycle their old electrical items. Find more information on WEEE recycling, and locate your local recycling centre, at www.recyclenow.com.
We are also a member of the Distribution Takeback Scheme, If you would like more information regarding anything mentioned above then please contact enquiries@dealbuyer.com.