Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)
Many everyday consumer items are electrical and electronic equipment (EEE), such as mobile phones, computers, drills, hairdryers, as well as industrial items such as medical devices, and laboratory equipment.
When these items reach their end of life they are defined as Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE).
Reuse and recycling.
WEEE is one of the fastest growing waste streams in the developed world. Up to now, a lot of WEEE was thrown into the bin and disposed of in landfill. Reuse and recycling of components was not actively encouraged or developed.
Some EEE contains hazardous materials (such as cathode ray tubes, heavy metals, batteries), which need to be recovered and treated, as they could cause serious environmental damage and are dangerous to human health.
Improved regulation of the collection, recycling and disposal of WEEE has been legislated for at European level and transposed into UK law in the WEEE Regulations.
Producers, retailers and consumers all have a role to play in the management of WEEE under the legislation.
We provide information on the facilities available to consumers for the separate collection of household WEEE. Please ask for a leaflet in our showrooms. We also provide information to customers on the environmental aspects of the products when they become waste.
Visit www.recycle-more.co.uk to find out more about recycling.
Charges for the collection of WEEE.
We offer collection on delivery for which we charge for the logistics costs of the service. This charge is £15.00 + VAT. This is not a charge for the cost of treatment, a 'recycling fee'. The cost of treatment of the item will be met by the producers.
Our WEEE statement and certificate.
We are committed to doing our bit for the environment. To view our accreditation certificate please click on the image below.
Carrier Bags
We have decided not to offer free carrier bags in-store from 1st March. If a consumer asks for one we will ask them for a voluntary 10p donation to the Devon, Dorset & Wiltshire Wildlife Trusts. We will match each 10p and make the donation at the end of the year. We have picked the Wildlife Trust as they organise landscape, beach and other environmental cleaning operations and a great majority of the rubbish is carrier bags! The Official Donation box is on the counter at each showroom.
