How To Dispose Of Unwanted Electrical Items

There are very stringent regulations in place that ensure that recycling takes place responsibly and retailers are obliged to support.

How to dispose of unwanted electrical items.

How about not buying items in the first place. Statistics show that approximately 170 million electrical items are purchased every year in the uk. Some local authorities collect small electrical items as part of their kerbside collection otherwise you can recycle these and larger items at selected retailers and at. Since this date individuals and organisations are no longer allowed to dispose of electrical items in standard waste.

By recycling your old and unwanted electrical items you re doing your bit to help the environment by preventing potentially hazardous waste from entering. Electrical and electronic equipment is made up of a wide variety of materials many of which can be reused for example there s enough steel in an iron to produce 13 steel cans. The waste electrical and electronic equipment weee directive came into force in july 2007. Please check with your local authority for updates about services.

How about not buying items in the first place. And ahead of these transactions you should seriously be wondering about your need for them. Before they become waste electrical items and electronics have to be selected and purchased. Here are some tips on how to correctly recycle unwanted electronics.

Please note that recycling collections and facilities may be affected by the covid 19 situation. Out of which only one third portion is recycled when the appliances reach the end of its lifecycle.