Battery Recycling WEEE

WEEE Regulations for Disposal of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment

Information for Customers in the UK

The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (or WEEE) Regulations are now U.K. law. All European member States including the U.K. have agreed to reduce the amount of WEEE that is being disposed of in landfill sites.

It is important that the amount of waste sent to landfill sites is reduced because:

·         Some waste can be re-used or recycled. The amount of landfill space available in the UK is decreasing. If we can keep waste out of landfill sites it means there is more landfill space available for non-recyclable waste.

·         Waste can contain hazardous substances. When left in landfill sites the hazardous substances in waste can pollute soil and contaminate water supplies. This contamination can damage human health and the environment.

Distributors of new Electric and Electronic Equipment (or EEE) have a part to play in reducing the amount of waste going into landfill sites.

In order to partially meet our obligations as a distributor as defined in the UK Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Regulations (SI 2006 No. 3289 - 11 December 2006), KingOfGadgets are a member of the Distributor Take back Scheme (DTS) as defined in regulation 35 of the WEEE Regulations.

KingOfGadgets are “doing our bit” under these regulations by offering our customers free take-back of their waste on a like-for-like basis when they buy a new Electrical or Electronic product.

 

The Waste Batteries and Accumulators Regulations

In 2009, new regulations on the recycling of batteries and accumulators (rechargeable batteries) were introduced. The Batteries Regulations aim to significantly increase UK collection and recycling of used portable batteries from the current rate of about 3% to 25% by 2012, rising to at least 45% in 2016.

To comply with these guidelines, we are able to offer you, the customer, a free recycling facility for your unwanted mobile phone batteries.

If you have a used, damaged or unwanted mobile phone battery and wish to recycle it free of charge, please return all batteries in person to: Selltrade Ltd, Atlantic Business Centre, Atlantic Street, Altrincham. WA14 5NQ

NB: IN LINE WITH WEEE REGULATIONS, PLEASE DO NOT POST. Alternatively, you can find your local waste portable battery recycling facility at www.recyclenow.com. Most supermarkets and shops that sell batteries will have collection bins for used batteries, and some town halls, libraries or schools may also set up collection points. End-users may find stores in their local area more accessible.