Waste electrical and electronic equipment disposal

We take our role as a responsible retailer very seriously, that is why we are supporting the new WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) directive from the government and doing our bit to help care for the environment.

What is the WEEE directive?

• The new directive states that as a retailer we are responsible for increasing the amount of WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic equipment) that is recycled in the UK by assisting in the development of dedicated WEEE collection facilities.
• The new directive came into effect on 1st July 2007.

What are we doing?

• We only charge for the cost of transporting your appliance for recycling. Alternatively if you wish to return your appliance to us with no charge then this can be accepted at our distributor’s premises;

  Expert Logistics
  Bury Road
  Radcliffe
  M26 2XH

  Monday to Friday 10.00 to 16.00

  Proof of your delivery will be required and they can only accept like for like items to those that were delivered.

• We offer a collection service on a like for like basis, for example if you buy a washing machine we can take away your old one. All the appliances we collect are then sent to be recycled.

What do you have to do?

• If you require this service then we ask that you request this at the point of ordering.
• Please ensure that the appliance is disconnected from all electricity, gas or water supply before it is collected. In addition to this please ensure that any refrigeration products are emptied of all food and fully de-frosted prior to collection.

Helping the environment

• Waste electrical and electronic equipment is the fastest growing waste stream in the UK, increasing by 5% every year.
• In 1 year in the UK we produce enough waste electrical and electronic equipment to fill Wembley Stadium 6 times.
• Our aim is to reduce the amount of electrical waste that ends up in landfill and in turn help to protect the environment from further damage; together we can make a difference!

To remind customers of the collection and recycling services available, all electrical items sold will now carry the following symbol:

To ensure you don't contribute to damaging the environment, please ask at the time of order for us to take away your old appliance or use www.recycle-more.co.uk to locate your nearest recycle facility.