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The reasons for separating WEEE from other waste
Failing to separate waste properly can be very expensive as the
majority of discarded products are shredded into small pieces of
material and re-sold as raw material – much of which ends up in the Far
East and goes back into manufacturing. If the hazardous components
were not separated first the entire batch could be contaminated. This
significantly increases the risk of environmental damage and could
lead to legal action under hazardous waste regulations.
The meaning of the crossed out wheeled bin symbol
The crossed out wheeled bin symbol is not intended to indicate to
you that WEEE is banned from being disposed of as general waste.
Moreover, the intention behind the symbol is that, when coupled with
information supplied by distributors as to the availability of recycling
facilities, you will be reminded that these facilities exist.
How they can safely dispose of WEEE for proper treatment
When the product is at its end of life, either contact the Local Authority
in charge of electrical disposal, or contact Hydro Systems Europe
who will either take the item back from yourself or supply you with
relevant information for a local WEEE treatment facility. If asked, Hydro
Systems Europe must provide yourself business with:
• Contact information for the EEE producer within Hydro Systems
Europe. The producer’s compliance scheme is responsible for the
end-of-life handling of EEE.
• Records that will help producers to supply their producer
compliance scheme with accurate information, for example numbers
of sales of EEE to non-household users.
As a distributor Hydro Systems Europe have no legal obligation
to take back WEEE from business users
Hydro Systems Europe Ltd.
Unit 3 The Sterling Centre,
Eastern Road,
Bracknell,
Berkshire, RG12 2PW
Phone
+44 (0)1344 488880
Fax
+44 (0)1344 488879
Web
hydrosystemseurope.com