Recolight Downloads
The selection of downloads here include government documents, Recolight guides and Recolight information.
Recolight service guides for Lighting Producers and Collection Points
The Recolight commitment to the Circular Economy & sustainability
Join the WEEE Scheme that sets the standard For Lighting Producers
Recolight guides for Collection Points
Recolight guidance for handling and storing waste sodium lamps
Recolight guidance for handling and storing xenon lamps
Recolight guidance for handling and storing waste batteries
Recolight containers
Recolight containers for lamps batteries luminaires and electricals
Recolight guidance for correct use of RB19 waste lamp container
The WEEE Regulations
Household luminaires and WEEE open scope – A Definitive Guide for Lighting Published by Recolight 2018
Environmental Offences Guidelines for England & Wales
Scope of electrical & electronic equipment (EEE) covered by the UK WEEE Regulations Issued by the EA Oct 2018
Recolight Policy
LINKS TO WEEE, LIGHTING, & ENVIRONMENT SITES
Here you will find links to :
- Lighting and WEEE Associations
- Government Departments,
- Lighting, electrical wholesale, recycling & waste management sites.

The Lighting Industry Association Testing Laboratory
The Lighting Industry Association's laboratory offers expert, independent testing services for lighting products, helping manufacturers verify performance, safety, and compliance before products reach the market. With accredited facilities and experienced technical staff, the lab provides photometric, electrical, and durability testing tailored to industry standards, giving businesses confidence in their product quality while supporting better-performing, longer-lasting luminaires. By working with the LIA's laboratory, manufacturers can ensure their products meet regulatory requirements and contribute to a more sustainable lighting industry.

LightingEurope is an industry association representing leading European lighting manufacturers and national lighting associations. They are committed to innovation, sustainability, quality and leadership. They contribute to shape policy, establish industry standards & guidelines and are dedicated to promoting efficient lighting practices for the benefit of the global environment, human comfort, and the health and safety of consumers.
LightingEurope are an associate member of EucoLight; providing valuable help in making the Circular Economy a reality for lighting

The Institution of Lighting Professionals
The Institution of Lighting Professionals unites the skills of engineering, design and technology in order to deliver quality lighting for the built environment and achieve public benefit.
In setting and establishing standards for good practice, the Institution seeks to ensure that its members attain and develop the professional knowledge, education and skills to meet necessary competencies, and to enhance their careers.
Working on exterior and interior projects, in public spaces, workplace, leisure, retail and residential applications, members of the Institution of Lighting Professionals deliver excellence in light and lighting, a quality which is recognised by both private and public sectors.
Government Departments
Environment Agency for England
Northern Ireland Environment Agency
Scottish Environment Protection Agency
Government resources for Businesses – helping you to protect your business reputation, save money and avoid prosecution:
Business Link for England and Wales
Business Gateway for Scotland
Business Info for Northern Ireland
Government information
Scope of electrical & electronic equipment (EEE) covered by the UK WEEE Regulations Issued by the EA Oct 2018
Electrical and electronic equipment (EEE): producer responsibilities
WEEE: collecting used and waste electrical and electronic equipment
Waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE): exporting
Government Code of Practice for Designated Collection Facilities
Environmental Offences Guidelines for England & Wales
