Frequently Asked Questions
What is WEEE?
WEEE means waste electrical and electronic equipment, as defined under the WEEE Regulations 2006. See WEEE Page for more details. Some electrical waste is not covered by the WEEE legislation but ElectroCycle can collect most of this old equipment, too.
What is Waste?
Waste is defined as any substance or object which the holder disposes of or is required to dispose of and is covered by a raft of legislation of which ElectroCycle has extensive expertise. Organisations disposing of WEEE should be aware of their responsibilities for the pre-treatment of their waste and that all WEEE is collected and treated by a registered waste carrier and recovered at an AATF (Approved Authorised Treatment Facility).
Many 21st century organisations are constantly working to improve their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in a bid to improve the planets environment. As a duty of care towards the global community, Electrocycle guarantee Zero Waste Crime due to its total handling of all WEEE, from collection through to recycle and reuse. No electrical waste handled by ElectroCycle will be tracked back to Africa! Guaranteed!
Who are B2B Compliance?
B2B Compliance is the largest business-to-business-focused WEEE Compliance Scheme in the UK ,with over 450 Producer Members.
How does Electrocycle work with B2B Compliance?
ElectroCycle is contracted to arrange both the collection and recycling of WEEE on behalf of B2B Compliance and its 450+ Members. ElectroCycle’s national infrastructure of collection vehicles are regularly passing many areas collecting WEEE to take back to a local recycling centre. Therefore, if you need electrical waste collecting, the marginal costs of collecting your waste as part of a “milk-round” make the costs very competitive and guarantee your waste will be treated at an Environment Agency Approved Authorised Treatment Facility’
What is hazardous WEEE?
Hazardous WEEE includes used CRT (cathode ray tube) computer monitors, spent fluorescent tubes and old fridges and freezers. In these instances, the final user of the equipment is deemed a Producer of Hazardous Waste (not to be confused with an EEE Producer that generally manufacturers electrical equipment) and is responsible for registering their premises, the payment of Hazardous Waste Consignment Notes and for ensuring that the waste is correctly treated/disposed of.
Do I need a Hazardous Waste Premises Code?
If you produce more than 500kg of hazardous E-Waste per annum (equivalent to about 12 computer monitors) in England and Wales, then you are required to register your premises with the Environment Agency (EA) and obtain a premises code for your site.
If you do not have a HWPC, Electrocycle can register your site(s) on your behalf for as little as £25 per site. To request a collection and recycling quote please call us on 0845 287 2091 or use the online WEEE Collections Quote Page stating the number of sites requiring HWPCs.
What happens to contaminated WEEE?
Any electrical or electronic equipment that has become contaminated as a result of the processing of any gaseous liquid or solid materials should be decontaminated prior to disposal for recycling. ElectroCycle requires its decontamination declaration form to be completed on these occasions to confirm that the WEEE has been decontaminated to a standard that ensures the health and safety of workers in the recycling industry.
How long can I store my own organisation’s waste on site for?
Companies are under a legal obligation to have any waste removed from their site within 12 months. ElectroCycle can collect this WEEE from your site and arrange for it to be treated, recycled and recovered regionally.
What happens to WEEE Electrocycle collects?
Some organisations unknowingly organise their WEEE collections through unethical waste brokers and it is sent to Third World regions where components are melted down in poor conditions by young children, who are subjected to toxins. More information is widely accessible to read on the internet. The Guardian and Greenpeace are two good places to start.
Any waste that ElectroCycle collects from your site goes to facilities that have been approved by the Environment Agency to store, handle, treat and/or recycle Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment.
What ethical code is in place?
ElectroCycle carries out regular reviews to ensure the legal and ethical recycling of your waste, and can provide organisations with recycling certificates. If you would like a recycling certificate for your items, just let us know when you submit a form on the online quote page.
