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Recycling electrical and electronic products – what you need to know
From 1 July 2007, new government regulations called the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Regulations came into force to encourage people to arrange collection for recycling of old electrical products, rather than throwing them away.

Why should waste electrical goods be recycled?

Recycling unwanted electrical products is better for the environment. The amount of electrical waste, from hairdryers to washing machines, that is thrown away is increasing by around 5% each year. This means that in one year the amount of electrical waste created in the UK could fill Wembley Stadium 6 times!

Over 75% of waste electrical goods end up in landfill, where lead and other toxins contained in electrical goods can cause soil and water contamination. This can have a very harmful effect on the natural habitat, wildlife and also human health. When situated near populated areas these toxins can cause problems to communities as their water and soil is polluted.

How will I know whether the new products I buy can be recycled?

All new electrical and electronic products sold now carry the ‘crossed out wheelie bin’ logo to help you identify which products are recyclable.

Many of the electrical items that we throw away can be repaired or recycled. Recycling items helps to save natural resources and also reduces the environmental and health risks associated with sending waste electrical goods to landfill.

How can I recycle my old electrical and electronic products?

Firesafetywarehouse.co.uk offer free take back at any of our branch depots. We'll recycle your old EEE appliances for free.

The system is based on "1 product collected for the purchase of 1 product".

Products must be from a similar category or have the same function. For example, if you purchase an emergency light, we will take your old emergency light back and ensure free recycling in an ecological manner. If you purchase a standalone fire alarm, we will not take back your old emergency light.

Please note that you need to bring the invoice proving the purchase of the new product from Firesafetywarehouse.co.uk when you take back your old product. We accept in-store take back within 30 days after delivery of the new product. Please click here to see the list of stores available.

Local authorities accept household WEEE free of charge at its civic amenity site from members of the public. For more information about removal services or areas where products can be brought to in their local area, please contact your local authority. Check out the website http://www.recycle-more.co.uk/ for more information.