Electrical items can now be taken to waste reycling centres.
Waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) should be disposed of separately to your other waste. The manufacturers, producers and retailers of the equipment will pay for its disposal.
Where to take household WEEE
The eight waste recycling centres in Oxfordshire are registered as collection points for household WEEE. This means you can take electrical items (anything with electrical or electronic parts) there, including:
clocks
computers and laptops
cookers
electric heaters
fluorescent tubes and lamps
fridges and freezers
hairdryers
irons
lawnmowers (electric)
microwaves
monitors
shaving equipment
stereos
telephones
televisions
toasters
vacuum cleaners
washing machines
...and place them in the appropriately-marked container.
Collection of large items
Your district or city council is able to take away fridges, freezers, washing machines and other large items through their own bulky waste collection schemes. Contact them directly for more details, including charges.
What happens to WEEE?
WEEE items are broken down so that the different materials they are made up of can be removed and recycled.
Some companies offer an in-store take-back of electrical items on a like for like basis. If you purchase a new electrical item, these stores will dispose of your old item for you.
Businesses - how traders can recycle their old electrical items
Waste recycling centres are for use by householders only and cannot accept waste from commercial sources. However, small businesses and traders have a duty of care under this scheme, which means they also have to comply with the WEEE regulations.
Read the duty of care to find out how to comply with the new regulations and make financial savings for your business.
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