Waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE)

Electrical and electronic waste is the fastest growing waste stream in the UK. Around 1.8 million tonnes are generated every year.
The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Regulations aim to reduce the amount of this waste going to landfill and improve recovery and recycling rates.

You will need to comply with the WEEE Regulations if you:

• manufacture or import electrical or electronic equipment


• distribute electrical or electronic equipment


• generate any electrical or electronic waste


• collect electrical or electronic waste from your customers for treatment or disposal


• operate a waste treatment facility


• export electrical or electronic waste.

You may be prosecuted if you fail to comply with the regulations.

To see a link to help on issues regarding the directive click on the link.