WEE REGULATIONS

You can now recycle your old electricals with us.

If you’re buying a new electrical item, we will recycle your old one for free

WHY RECYCLE?

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 will end up in landfill where hazardous substances will leak out and cause soil and water contamination harming wildlife and also human health

We can help We are pleased to offer our customers the chance to recycle their old electrical items.

When you buy an electrical item from us, we will take back your old electrical item on a like for like basis. Simply return your old and unwanted item to us within 28 days of your purchase. Your item should be sent to the following address: Elmers Hardware, 59/61 Edmonton Road, Kesgrave, Ipswich, Suffolk IP5 1EQ. Please remember that we will recycle your old item for free but you must pay the cost of returning your item to us.

To remind you that old electrical equipment can be recycled, it is now marked with a crossed-out wheeled bin symbol. Please do not throw any electrical equipment (including those marked with the crossed out wheeled bin symbol) in your bin.

WHAT IS WEEE?

The Waste Electrical or Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive requires countries to maximise separate collection and environmentally friendly processing of these items. 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. Those establishing their own take-back scheme must as a minimum offer all customers buying new electrical equipment free take back of their old electricals on a like-for-like basis.

Find more information on WEEE recycling, and locate your local recycling centre, at www.recyclenow.com.