We are a responsible member of the business community and as a major recycling company recognise that we have an important part to play in environmental protection through the maximisation of the re-use of materials and the avoidance of unnecessary disposal of electronic equipment as waste to landfill. It is therefore one of our major business objectives to seek effective routes for the re-use and recycling of electronic equipment and to identify and promote the use of these routes among our potential client base.

The Landfill (England & Wales) Regulations 2002 came into force on 15th June 2002 to reduce the negative environmental effects of landfill. Certain hazardous wastes are prohibited from landfills and pre-treatment of wastes prior to landfill is required.

Organisations have a duty of care to ensure that wastes are consigned to registered carriers and properly stored and disposed of at appropriately licensed facilities. Directors, Managers and other employees who deal with environmental waste matters can all be held liable under the law.

Waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) is the fastest growing element in the municipal waste stream. There are many hazardous substances used in handsets including lead, cadmium, mercury, bromine compounds and arsenic.