This good practice guidance is currently under review. Please note that some sections refer to old regulations. For information on latest relevant regulations please visit https://www.gov.uk/waste-electrical-and-electronic-equipment-weee-reuse-and-treat
Why use the guidance?
- Provides information about how to carry out collections to maximise reuse and recycling downstream and increase residents awareness
- Identify criteria that you need to include in the waste management contract to maximise WEEE recycling and reuse
- Helps you consider what local authority staff or their contractors can do to identify WEEE that is reusable and handle it to prevent damage
- Provides local authorities confidence that WEEE collected during bulky waste or other collections is managed to a high standard that goes beyond compliance and confidence that their service providers are managing WEEE appropriately
The benefits of using the guidance
- Provides guidance that local authorities can assess clients and contractors against
- Helps create a potential increase in collection tonnages and recycling rates
- Promotes the potential reuse for the whole appliance
- Gives advice on WEEE communications
