All Electronic and Electrical Equipment (EEE) is now covered by the WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive, the provisions of which require that producers or manufacturers of EEE become liable to pay for take-back treatment and recycling of end of life equipment (WEEE):
Universal lighting Services Ltd are an Environmental Agency Registered Waste Carrier (Registration Number CBDL36611) and are able to dispose of WEEE at our local designated collection facility (DCF). An online search facility to identify a DCF near you is available on the following website, https://www.recycle-more.co.uk/.
What are Our obligations?
As a distributor of EEE Universal Lighting must facilitate the take-back and disposal of household WEEE from UK consumers and are able to fulfil its obligations in this area by offering our customers FREE disposal of WEEE. This is done on a one-for-one basis, when you buy a new light fitting from us by simply sending us your old light fitting within 28 days of purchase. You may post the item to us or drop it off at our showroom in Birkenhead if you are local, and we will ensure that it is recycled or disposed of on your behalf.
What is the WEEE Directive?
The amount of waste electrical and electronic equipment (widely known as WEEE or e-waste) generated every year in the EU is increasing rapidly. It is now one of the fastest growing waste streams. It includes a large range of devices such as mobile phones, computers, televisions, fridges, household appliances, light fittings and lamps, but also medical devices and photovoltaic panels. For the UK, the WEEE Regulations were laid before Parliament on December 12, 2006. The main requirements and obligations on producers and distributors of Electronic and Electrical Equipment (EEE) came into effect from July 1, 2007. (European Commission Directive)
The major provisions of the WEEE Directive are:
All manufacturers (or anyone else selling a product on the market in the EU) are liable to pay for take-back, treatment and recycling of end-of-life equipment
- Improve re-use/recycling of WEEE
- Ensure the separate collection of WEEE
- Inform the public about their role in dealing with WEEE
If your old piece of electronic equipment is still in a good working condition or could be repaired for further use, please consider donating it to a charitable organisation or by giving it to someone else in need. By extending the lifetime of your old equipment, you are contributing to the efficient use of resources and avoiding additional waste.