WEEE - Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment

Did you know you can recycle your electrical and electronic devices for free at your local recycling centre?

Unwanted electrical equipment is the UK's fastest growing type of waste. Many electrical items can be repaired or recycled, saving natural resources and the environment.

If you do not recycle electrical equipment, it will end up in landfill where hazardous substances will leak out and cause soil and water contamination - harming wildlife and human health.

WEEE stands for Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment, as defined by the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2013. An item is classed as WEEE if it needs electricity to function - including battery-powered devices.

WEEE includes large items such as fridge freezers and washing machines, and small items such as toasters and kettles. The WEEE Directive was introduced in 2006 to make manufacturers and retailers responsible for collecting and recycling WEEE.

In the UK, distributors including retailers must provide a system which allows all customers buying new electrical equipment the opportunity to recycle their old items free of charge.

As a responsible retailer, we have met the requirements placed on us by financially supporting the national network of WEEE recycling centres established by local authorities. This is achieved through membership of the national Distributor Take-back Scheme (DTS) - the method of compliance for the vast majority of UK retailers.

Our DTS is applicable to our range of electrical sensory equipment and related appliances.

When we fit a sensory room that already has existing equipment, we will disconnect your old item(s), install your new item(s) and remove your old item(s) for recycling.

Our standard installation service is subject to the following condition:

• We will only disconnect a like-for-like appliance - e.g. a bubble tube for a bubble tube.

We will also remove and recycle any waste we cause in the process, such as packaging. If you are aware of any circumstances that are unusual, please let our sales staff know in advance so we can ensure a smooth installation.

If your old appliance is still in good working order, why not consider donating it to a great cause? We work with various charities that may be in need of your old items. If you cannot find somewhere to donate, please contact us and we may be able to help.

Use the link below to find your nearest recycling centre for electrical items.