WEEE Waste Collection
Helping you handle your WEEE Waste Collection (Electronic and Electrical Waste)
The Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Regulations 2013 became law in the UK on January 1, 2014.
They set out what must be done to deal with the two million items of waste electrical equipment we recycle and dispose of every year.
The following items now require recycling: IT and telecommunications equipment, various appliances, consumer equipment, electronic tools, toys, leisure and sports equipment, medical devices, monitoring and control instruments, automatic dispensers, display screens, photovoltaic panels, lighting equipment, gas discharge lamps and LED light sources.
WEEE Solutions: Electrical e-Waste Collection, Recycling and Disposal
Electrical waste can contain potentially dangerous substances such as mercury, PCBs, lead, and coolants.
Each category of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment waste has its own rules for shredding, disassembly, and WEEE recycling, so dealing with e-waste can be a complicated matter. Find out more about DEFRA guidelines.
Businesses and organisations have a duty of care to the environment and the public and must ensure their WEEE waste disposal is dealt with correctly.
Electrical Waste Recycling Group
We help you categorise your WEEE waste, including battery waste, advise you on storing it correctly, transfer it with the correct paperwork required by the waste electrical and electronic equipment regulations, and take it to facilities with the appropriate licences.
Our experience in waste management will make the WEEE waste disposal process as simple as possible.
Why choose Inspire Waste Management for WEEE Waste Collection Services?
- We have years of experience dealing with electronic and electrical waste. The facilities we use are licensed to process WEEE waste.
- Our electrical waste is recycled whenever possible – we never send waste directly to landfill and are ISO 1401 certified.
- You get certificates of destruction for the e-waste we destroy.
- Inspire Waste Management gives you an excellent, professional service at a very competitive price.
- We cover the whole of the UK for WEE Waste Collection.
What is classed as the Electronic Waste?
The majority of waste electrical or electronic equipment which need a plug are covered by the ten categories of WEEE waste. That includes:
IT and Telecommunications Equipment
Such as mobile phones, Laptops and PC personal computers, calculators, printers, fax machines and copying equipment
Office appliences
Such as microwaves, kettles and toasters
Small Household Appliances
Such as clocks, irons, hair dryers, and vacuums
Medical Equipment
Such as cardiology equipment, electronic equipment analysers, medical freezers and (non-infected) dialysis machines
Consumer Equipment
Such as stereos, radios, televisions, video cameras and musical instruments
Automatic dispensers
Such as hot drink dispensers and money dispensers
Non-rechargeable and rechargeable batteries
Electrical and Electronic Tools Equipment
Such as electronic lawnmowers, saws, drills and sewing machines
Lighting Equipment
Such as high-intensity discharge lamps, straight and compact fluorescent tubes
Large Household Appliances
Such as washing machines, dishwashers, cookers, microwaves, fridges, freezers, refrigerators, and stoves
Toys, Leisure and Sports Equipment
Such as games consoles, electric trains and running machines
Monitoring and Control Equipment
Such as thermostats, heating regulators, control panels, smoke detectors