WEEE & The Law – how it affects you

The UK produces over a million tonnes of WEEE each year from domestic and commercial sources.

Everyone should be aware that under the WEEE directive, as from July 2007 it will be illegal to dispose of waste electrical and electronic equipment to landfill.

WEEE encompasses everything from electronic games, calculators, toasters and kettles to fridges, washing machines, audio systems, televisions, IT equipment and commercial and industrial equipment.

When put into landfill, WEEE relinquishes its toxins and pollutes the environment. The EU introduced a directive aimed at reducing WEEE, encouraging reuse, recovery of its base materials, and reducing the environmental impact of disposal. The Directive (Directive 2002/96/EC) has passed into law in all Member states.

Copper reclaimed from our recycling process

Copper reclaimed from our recycling process