Distributor’s Obligation The WEEE Regulations state that a Distributor of Electrical Products to the retail market for consumers must offer to take back waste products for recycling if a customer buys a similar product from them. When consumers buy a new TV, electric heater, LED lamp, drill,...
The official definition of EEE (Electrical and electronic equipment) Products that are dependent on electric currents or electromagnetic field to work properly are in scope i.e. when the current is off, the equipment cannot fulfil its basic function. Electrical and electronic products are not just those connected...
All lamp types, such as all types of fluorescents (tubes, compact fluorescents), HID (high intensity discharge), all retrofit LED, LED tape/strips sold on their own, and end user replaceable LED modules are in scope. Refer to the Recoligt Resource Centre for a full list However, some lamps...
Recolight have been providing a lamp recycling service for over 10 years, but did you know, we also provide a WEEE collection and recycling service for: Luminaires Portable batteries And other electrical items Because we operate as a non-profit organisation, we can provide the Recolight Extra...
The official definition of EEE (Electrical and electronic equipment): Products that are dependent on electric currents or electromagnetic field in order to work properly are in scope i.e. when the current is off, the equipment cannot fulfil its basic function. Electrical and electronic products are not...
Domestic light fittings (household luminaires) come into scope of the WEEE regulations in January 2019. This means producers will need to comply with the regulations and join a compliance scheme. The introduction of Dual Use classification in 2015 meant that light fittings which could be used...
As 2017 closes we take this opportunity to look forward to 2018 and share with you what the New Year is likely to hold for Recolight, the Lighting Industry and recycling. WEEE compliance for Household Luminaires Top of the list will be the need for companies supplying...
From the beginning of January 2019, household luminaires come into scope of the UK’s WEEE regulations. Manufacturers, importers, and own branders of domestic light fittings will need to comply with the same requirements that other sectors of the electrical industry have met since 2007. Time line...
As part of the current WEEE consultation, the Government are asking the following questions about how the 2013 WEEE regulations work: Have they increased WEEE recycling in the UK? Have they stimulated investment in WEEE treatment capacity? Have they properly addressed concerns regarding the old...
The Government are two changes to the WEEE regulations To make membership of the PCS Balancing System (the PBS) mandatory. Recolight support the proposal. Most WEEE schemes have joined the PBS, and we believe the few schemes that are not yet members, should join, to ensure...