WEEE Waste Disposal Inverness

Since 1990, Inverness Waste has provided comprehensive waste management solutions in a variety of methods. We have over thirty years of experience in the waste management sector. Working with some of the most demanding customers, treating complex hazardous waste with some of the most technologically advanced industrial cleaning equipment, we’ve always followed our approach of providing the finest available solutions to our clients, one that solves the problem and keeps it solved. We assist its clients in putting the standards laid out for them by the Duty of Care policy.

Every April, the government of the United Kingdom raises the landfill fee. The landfill tax increased to £94.15 per tonne in the 2020/2021 tax year. Recycling your WEEE waste with Inverness Waste Company can help your organization save money while also reducing its environmental effect. Contact us on 01463 800 485. 

What is WEEE Waste Recycling?

WEEE recycling is a specialized field within the waste and recycling business. It is a rapidly growing sub-sector, thanks in large part to the WEEE Regulations 2006, which implemented the original WEEE Directive in the UK, together with the accompanying requirements for WEEE recovery, reuse, recycling, and treatment. On January 1, 2014, the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Regulations 2013 (“the Regulations”) took effect in the United Kingdom, replacing the 2006 Regulations. The revised Regulations implement the major elements of the WEEE Directive 2012/19/EU, which replaces Directive 2002/96/EC.

Most devices with a plug or that require a battery are classified as WEEE. Households and businesses in the UK dispose an estimated 2 million tonnes of WEEE goods each year. 

Treatment of WEEE Inverness

It is essential to clarify that if effective steps are made to manage mercury and lead exposure, then exposure to other dangerous compounds should be well controlled as well. There is a great deal of variation in the actual treatment of WEEE depending on its type and technology. Some treatment facilities shred large quantities of waste, while others disassemble waste in a manual or automated process. Treatment facilities may not be obligated to remove some of WEEE components and contaminants during shredding processes. Although some hazardous components and substances must be removed in advance to minimize health and safety issues and equipment damage, this is depending on the size and type of technology utilized. 

Types of WEEE

There are now ten broad categories of WEEE listed in the Regulations.

Large domestic equipment – Refrigerators, cookers, microwaves, washing machines, and dishwashers are examples of large domestic equipment.

Small domestic appliances – Vacuum cleaners, irons, toasters, and clocks are examples of small domestic appliances.

IT and telecommunications equipment – Personal computers, copying equipment, telephones, and pocket calculators are examples of IT and telecommunications equipment.

Consumer electronics – Radios, televisions, hi-fi equipment, camcorders, and musical instruments are examples of consumer electronics.

Equipment for lighting, such as fluorescent tubes that are straight and small, as well as high-intensity discharge lamps.

Electrical and electronic tools – Drills, saws, sewing machines, and electric lawnmowers are examples of electrical and electronic tools.

Toys, leisure, and sports equipment, such as electric trains, video game consoles, and treadmills

Medical devices – (non-infected) dialysis machines, analysers, medical freezers, and cardiology equipment are examples of medical devices.

Monitoring and control equipment – Smoke detectors, thermostats, and heating regulators are examples of monitoring and control equipment.