Recycling of Old Electrical Equipment UK WEEE Directive
On the 2nd January 2007 the UK Government enacted legislation in line with the European Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive. As a result, from July 2007 all electrical products are required to be recycled at the end of their useful life. This regulation outlines rules for the collection, treatment, recovery and environmentally sound disposal of electrical waste.
As a producer and importer for the business to business market, Nisbets feel the best way to achieve compliance is to offer a collection and responsible disposal service which is charged as and when required, at the end of the product life.
By charging at 'end of life' we are confident that this will ensure our charges are a fair reflection of the true costs incurred. It is not our intention to view this as a profit making exercise.
For more information or to take advantage of our WEEE collection & recycling service, please call 0845 140 5555 or 0117 316 5000.
WEEE (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment)
Please see our WEEE charges table below. These charges are per unit and cover collection and disposal.
Small electrical appliances up to 315(H) x 560(W) x 423(D)mm
Code: WEEE4 Charge (Per Unit): £9.99 ex. VAT
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Medium electrical appliances up to 900(H) x 2000(W) x 700(D)mm
Code: WEEE3 Charge (Per Unit): £80 ex. VAT
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Large electrical appliances up to 2000(H) x 700(W) x 815(D)mm
Code: WEEE2 Charge (Per Unit): £90 ex. VAT
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Extra Large Electrical Appliances up to 2000(H) x 1345(W) x 815(D)mm
Code: WEEE1 Charge (Per Unit): £170 ex. VAT
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Please Note: WEEE applies to electrical item only and therefore is not applicable for gas only powered machines. Some ovens are gas and electric (Dual Fuel), as these appliances have some form of electrical wiring our WEEE service is available for such items.
For Refrigeration: Please ensure your items are disconnected, empty and clearly labelled for WEEE collection.
For Light Machinery: Please ensure your items are empty, packaged for transit and clearly labelled for WEEE collection.
*Collection and delivery may not be at the same time.
Historic And Current WEEE
Nisbets have decided to adopt a universal policy for both Historic WEEE (items purchased before April 2005) and Current WEEE (purchased after April 2005). This means that, in addition to the collection and disposal of our obligatory compliance products, if you wish to order a replacement for an old unit (irrespective of brand or when it was purchased, and for the charge outlined) Nisbets will also collect the old unit at. To arrange this, please contact our sales line 0845 1405555.
Please note that if our collection and disposal service is required, all old units have to be unplugged or disconnected, empty and ready for collection.
Environment Agency 2024 Electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) producer public register
Nisbets Ltd - Producer registration number - WEE/CK0046SY
Batteries Producer Registration Number: BPRN00724
Why recycle?
Unwanted electrical equipment is the UKs 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.
We can help
We are pleased to offer our customers the chance to recycle their old electrical items.
To remind you that old electrical equipment can be recycled, it is now marked with a crossed-out wheeled bin symbol. Please do not throw any electrical equipment (including those marked with the crossed out wheeled bin symbol) in your bin.
What is WEEE?
The Waste Electrical or Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive requires countries to maximise separate collection and environmentally friendly processing of these items. 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. Those establishing their own take-back scheme must as a minimum offer all customers buying new electrical equipment free take back of their old electricals on a like-for-like basis.
Find more information on WEEE recycling, and locate your local recycling centre, at www.recyclenow.com
The Waste Batteries and Accumulators Regulations
Under the Waste Battery Regulations, Nisbets Limited are now offering a take back scheme for all portable waste batteries. You can return your waste batteries to any of our retail stores (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 or libraries may also set up collection points. End-users may find stores in their local area more accessible.