Electronic waste is one of the fastest growing waste streams globally, spurred by increasing technological advances that drive the development of new products and the replacement of outdated equipment
Firstly, what is WEEE?
WEEE stands for Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment. This is defined as equipment which is dependent on electric currents or electromagnetic fields in order to work properly, and equipment for the generation, transfer and measurement of such currents... or put simply, any end-of-life equipment which has a battery or plug.
The WEEE Regulations are aimed at increasing sustainable management of electrical waste; many businesses have been obligated under this legislation since 2007. If you place Electrical and Electronic Equipment (EEE) on the market for the first time, you must join a compliance scheme to meet your legal obligations. As a distributor, you must also provide a free take-back service for householders so they can return their WEEE.
The challenge as we see it
Obsolete and end-of-life electronics may contain toxic or hazardous materials, such as cadmium, lead or mercury which can contaminate the environment if disposed of improperly.
The WEEE directive requires everything from fridges, IT & telecommunications equipment through to monitoring and control instruments to be diverted from landfill.
Our solutions for electronics recycling
Our knowledgeable representatives understand e-waste and are ready to tailor a recycling solution to fit your needs, ranging from complete destruction and recovery of metals, plastics and glass, to maximizing the reuse and resale of intact components.