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E-waste Recycling December 28, 2023 12:50:40 PM

UK Govt Introduces New E-Waste Rules for 2026

Paul Ploumis
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The measures were proposed within the joint UK Government, Scottish Government, Welsh Government and Northern Ireland Executive consultation.
UK Govt Introduces New E-Waste Rules for 2026

SEATTLE (Scrap Monster): The government of the UK has announced plans aimed at making it easier for households to recycle their e-waste, including electrical cords, devices and white goods. The wider aim is to transition to a circular economy, change how the country disposes of electrical equipment, and encourage retailers to reuse and recycle their old goods. The plans also extend obligations for online marketplaces such as Amazon, to ensure than major international suppliers also comply with the new rules. 

From 2026, there will be UK-wide collections of waste electricals directly from households. Large retailers will also have to install collection drop points for electrical items in-store, free of charge, and without the need to buy a replacement product. Finally, retailers and online sellers will have to take on the responsibility of collecting unwanted, old or broken large electrical items such as fridges and cookers when delivering a replacement. 

The measures were proposed within the joint UK Government, Scottish Government, Welsh Government and Northern Ireland Executive consultation. 

UK homes hoard an estimated 527 million unwanted electrical items containing valuable materials such as gold, silver and platinum. The document also noted that waste electricals and particularly vapes increasingly contain powerful batteries. These are now responsible for hundreds of serious fires every year when not recycled responsibly.

Courtesy: www.telecompaper.com

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