The WEEE Directive, Waste Electronic and Electrical Equipment, is a piece of EU legislation which became European law in February 2003 and was introduced to UK law in 2007. The law makes both producers and importers of electronic goods responsible for the recycling of their products and covers the entire European Union. The WEEE Directive aims to reduce the amount of electronic waste (e-waste) from domestic and commercial sources which end up in landfill sites.
The WEEE Directive covers a total of ten categories. At Dexreco we specialise in the areas of luminaire and lighting removal quickly and efficiently via our established UK logistic Network.
Some examples of waste that comes under the scope of the WEEE Directive are:
IT and telecommunications equipment, such as PCs, laptops and printers.
Consumer equipment, such as televisions, radios, video recorders and DVD players.
Toys, sport and leisure equipment, such as games consoles and electric trains.
Small household appliances, such as toasters and vacuum cleaners.
Large household appliances, such as fridges, freezers and washing machines.
Not only do Dexreco welcome full responsibility for the recycling and safe disposal of end of life luminaires, but all Dextra Group subsidiary companies are committed to developing and manufacturing more energy efficient lighting solutions for the future. You can find out more about Dexreco, fluorescent disposal and the WEEE Directive here.