WEEE Recycling Procedures in the UK
WEEE waste is categorised as any form of unwanted electrical or electronic waste such as; cabling and wiring, monitors, peripherals and computers etc. WEEE waste is then further segregated by type; large appliances, small appliances, IT and telecom waste, electronic toys and medical equipment etc. We are currently producing an alarming amount of WEEE waste here in the UK and troublingly this amount is increasing. We must all play our part to safely and responsibly dispose of our electronic waste.
Businesses and households can easily contact a dedicated IT recycling company who will come out to collect their WEEE waste. IT recycling companies typically have websites that allow users to specify their waste, allowing them to make an assessment before collection. Once an initial assessment is made, the client will be given guidelines and specific instructions as to what to do from there, and then authorised collection agents from the IT recycling company may be sent to collect the items.
IT recycling companies operate under strict rules and regulations and are fully authorised by law to collect and handle e-waste, and any associated recycling activity. Businesses that generate WEEE waste are required to provide evidence of their IT waste recycling compliance. IT companies often have specific contracts with IT recycling companies for IT waste recycling may have dedicated collection carts installed at specific locations inside the business. IT waste recycling collection staff periodically visit to check and record details of any WEEE waste that’s been collected and will then forward-on compliance records. All data on hard disks is securely erased, with a certification being issued by the IT recycling company, thus proving IT waste recycling compliance.
Correct WEEE waste collection and disposal is an obligation for us all if we wish to prevent the pollution of our soil, ground water and atmosphere via toxic substances and hazardous emissions, and we can avoid the need for huge piles of WEEE waste to collect in landfills.
You’ve undoubtedly seen the symbol of a cross over a bin that’s printed on many of our electronic devices and equipment, and it is informing us that the item must be disposed of correctly, and for it not to be thrown in a general rubbish bin. WEEE waste collection helps us to extract rare metals which can then be recycled, preventing the depletion of more natural resources.
WEEE Recycle has been at the forefront of modern, responsible IT waste recycling for many years. WEEE Recycle assures safe and compliant WEEE waste collection without any hassle. Every stage of WEEE waste collection and IT waste recycling is carefully scrutinised and documented. WEEE Recycle is a fully licensed IT recycling company serving a great number of firms and businesses to correctly handle their WEEE wastes.