WEEE - Recycling Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment

What is WEEE?

The Waste Electrical or Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive requires countries to maximise separate collection and environmentally friendly processing of these items.

Common WEEE questions

Recycling your old electricals is easy!

Recycle your electrical and electronic devices free at your local recycling centre. To find your nearest centre, visit the RECYCLE NOW website and type in your postcode.

Why recycle?

Unwanted electrical equipment is the UK's fastest growing type of waste.
Many electrical items can be repaired or recycled, saving natural resources and the environment. If you do not recycle electrical equipment will end up in landfill where hazardous substances will leak out and cause soil and water contamination - harming wildlife and also human health.
To remind you that old electrical equipment can be recycled, it is now marked with the crossed-out wheeled bin symbol. Please do not throw any electrical equipment (including those marked with this symbol) in your bin.

How are we helping?

In the UK, distributors including retailers must provide a system which allows all customers buying new electrical equipment the opportunity to recycle their old items free of charge. As a responsible retailer, we have met the requirements placed on us by financially supporting the national network of WEEE recycling centres established by local authorities. This is achieved through membership of the Phase 6 national Distributor Take-back scheme (DTS).

To find more information on WEEE recycling and to locate your nearest recycling centre please visit the RECYCLE NOW website.

How do I know if my product is covered?

Look out for this symbol:

Weee Logo

If the symbol shown here is found on any of your goods, it means that the product is covered by the WEEE Regulations.

Safe Options Limited is registered as a distributor under the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (2002/96/EC) with Phase 6 Registration ID: 600489

If you have any queries, please contact us.

Trading Address:
Safe Options Limited
St Bonaventure's Business Centre
Friary Road
Bristol
BS7 8AF