WEEE

[Andy™]

So how do the likes of sf get away with not take the old ones back.Batty

come to think of it, im sure there is a notice at the local SF saying where to take stuff, will have to get the address of that next time im there and start off-loading old lamps/tubes there

 

[SPECIAL LOCATION]

So how do the likes of sf get away with not take the old ones back.Batty

By making a financial contribution toward recycling facilities!

see here

http://www.screwfix.com/app/sfd/hlp/main.jsp;jsessionid=RI25AB0PXSGDECSTHZPCFEY?ts=44424&id=/content/help/sfd/weee.html

this bit..

Type in your post code and the locations of the nearest DCFs will be displayed. Or alternatively contact Screwfix on 0500 41414 and the Customer Service Agent can provide this for you.For our part Screwfix Direct Ltd is making financial contribution towards the running of these facilities and the onward recycling of this waste.

you have to search and find you own local WEEE recycling depot...

http://www.recycle-more.co.uk/

:|

 

[batty]

By making a financial contribution toward recycling facilities!see here

http://www.screwfix.com/app/sfd/hlp/main.jsp;jsessionid=RI25AB0PXSGDECSTHZPCFEY?ts=44424&id=/content/help/sfd/weee.html

this bit..

you have to search and find you own local WEEE recycling depot...

http://www.recycle-more.co.uk/

:|

SL

My local tip takes the electric waste but I cannot take it there as I am trade. My wholesalers takes the tubes back as we are charged a small amount on each item for recycling. My question was for the amount of lamps etc screwfix sell how come they can get away with not taking old stuff back.

Batty

 

[Andy™]

SLMy local tip takes the electric waste but I cannot take it there as I am trade. My wholesalers takes the tubes back as we are charged a small amount on each item for recycling. My question was for the amount of lamps etc screwfix sell how come they can get away with not taking old stuff back.

Batty

because they pay someone else to take them

gonna have to get the address of where SF say to take them round here and make use of that

 

[SPECIAL LOCATION]

SLMy local tip takes the electric waste but I cannot take it there as I am trade. My wholesalers takes the tubes back as we are charged a small amount on each item for recycling. My question was for the amount of lamps etc screwfix sell how come they can get away with not taking old stuff back.

Batty

Because they dont have to.

from here

http://www.netregs.gov.uk/netregs/topics/WEEE/63049.aspx

we find...

Some types of electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) are exempt from the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Regulations. They include the following equipment:Equipment that does not use electricity through battery or mains supply to fulfil its main function.

Equipment that is part of another type of equipment that is not covered by the WEEE Regulations. However, other waste regulations may apply to them, for example the End-of-Life Vehicle Regulations cover the electrical components of vehicles.

Equipment designed to protect the UK

 

[batty]

Because they dont have to.from here

http://www.netregs.gov.uk/netregs/topics/WEEE/63049.aspx

we find...

and from here

http://www.valpak.co.uk/dts/page1533.aspx

we find..

so they dont have to do any 'weee'ing!

; \ ; \

:coat

That clear as mud .