Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)

As a distributor of EEE (Electrical and Electronic Equipment) it is the duty of alertelectrical.com to 'Take back' WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) from private households (Not businesses) on an 'Old for New' basis.  We will do this provided that:

1. It is directly equivelant to the product purchased
2. It has fulfilled the same function as the supplied equipment
3. The invoice for the new products is included with the WEEE
4. A returns number is obtained in accordance with the alertelectrical.com returns procedures

The cost of returning the WEEE should be borne by the person returning the item to alertelectrical.com for recycling.Waste Batteries and Accumulators Directive

Waste Batteries And Accumulators Regulations

Under the Waste Battery Regulations, Alert Electrical Wholesalers Ltd are now offering a take back scheme for all portable waste batteries.  You can return your waste batteries to our business premises in person (please do not post).

Alternatively, you can find your local waste portable battery recycling facility at  http://www.recycle-more.co.uk . 

Most supermarkets and shops that sell batteries will have collection bins for used batteries, and some town halls, libraries or schools may alos set up collection points.  End users may find stores in their local areas more accessible.

Electrical Recycling Symbols

	The Crossed out Wheelie Bin symbol Electrical and Electronic Equipment that was made after 13th August 2005 should display this symbol on the packaging or product. Either send the product to be repaired and reused or use the bank locator to find where it can be recycled.
	Battery recycling This recycling symbol is very similar to the one above, but does not have a bar at the bottom of crossed out wheelie bin.

For more packaging labels and their meanings please click here.

The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE Directive) is the European Community directive on waste electrical and electronic equipment which, together with the RoHS Directive, became European Law in February 2003, setting collection, recycling and recovery targets for all types of electrical goods.

For more information and to find a recycling centre near to you please go to http://www.recycle-more.co.uk, it may be the easier alternative.