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The Benefits of Recycling Electronic Waste

The fastest growing waste stream in the UK is Electrical waste with it generating an estimate of 1.8 million tonnes per year. Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations are targeting to reduce the large amount of waste that is destined for landfill sites therefore improving the rate of recycling and recovery.

There are many regulations that have been bought into effect that mean if you fail to follow you could face prosecution these cover importing, distributing, generating and collecting of electronic equipment and waste, if you are unsure you should contact your local council for details.

The fastest growing waste stream in the UK is Electrical waste with it generating an estimate of 1.8 million tonnes per year. Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations are targeting to reduce the large amount of waste that is destined for landfill sites therefore improving the rate of recycling and recovery.

There are many regulations that have been bought into effect that mean if you fail to follow you could face prosecution these cover importing, distributing, generating and collecting of electronic equipment and waste, if you are unsure you should contact your local council for details.

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Filed under: Electricians — Craig on October 26, 2009

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