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.
How to dispose of unwanted electrical items.
Here are some tips on how to correctly recycle unwanted electronics.
The waste electrical and electronic equipment weee directive came into force in july 2007.
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.
Recycling is the most effective and sustainable way of disposing of faulty electrical items.
Out of which only one third portion is recycled when the appliances reach the end of its lifecycle.
There are very stringent regulations in place that ensure that recycling takes place responsibly and retailers are obliged to support.
How about not buying items in the first place.
Since this date individuals and organisations are no longer allowed to dispose of electrical items in standard waste.
Before they become waste electrical items and electronics have to be selected and purchased.
Before they become waste electrical items and electronics have to be selected.
And ahead of these transactions you should seriously be wondering about your need for them.
Here are some tips on how to correctly recycle unwanted electronics.
Statistics show that approximately 170 million electrical items are purchased every year in the uk.
How about not buying items in the first place.