The WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive affects everyone involved in the manufacture, selling and distribution, recycling or treating of any electronic equipment. Included in the directive are household appliances, information technology equipment of all kinds, telecommunications equipment, audio visual gear, lighting equipment, electronic tools, hospital and medical devices and automatic dispensers and of course, office equipment including photocopiers.
The aim of the WEEE Directive is to reduce the waste generated from electrical and electronic equipment. It is also designed to encourage best practice in recycling and ensure an improvement in the environmental procedures and processes of all those involved in the life cycle of electrical and electronic products. Manufacturers, sellers and distributors of office equipment are responsible for taking back and recycling electrical and electronic equipment.
However, the cost of maintaining compliance can be high, and many businesses prefer to outsource the disposal process to others with the capability and resources to ensure compliance on their behalf.
Tecserv have been offering its customers a safe and compliant disposal service for obsolete office equipment within statutory and regulatory guidelines since the directive was first introduced. For more information regarding the WEEE Directive and disposal of electronic waste please click on the following link: www.environment-agency.gov.uk/weee.
For more information with regards to the collection of your copier please do not hesitate to contact us.