WEEE – Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment

The WEEE (Waste Electical and Electronic Equipment) directive is a European Union initiative that designates the safe and responsbile collection, recycling and recovery of all types of electric and electronic waste. It covers any equipment with a plug or a battery.

The WEEE directive is a European law that imposes obligations on all EU member states with the aim of minimising the impact of electrical and electronic goods on the environment. It requires a high level of collection (including separate collection) of WEEE for treatment, recovery and environmentally sound disposal, so that the amount of WEEE going into landfill is reduced dramatically.

All manufacturers like Dyson are responsible for the disposal of end-of-life electrical goods in an environmentally friendly way.

It came into effect in the UK on 1st July 2007, and had been phased into other European countries over the previous two years or so.

Over our lifetime each one of us throws away an average of 3.3 tonnes of electrical goods. To preserve our environment, we need to look at ways of becoming more sustainable.

Our products may contain hazardous material that can have a negative impact on health and the environment if not disposed of properly. We are committed to the safe recovery of WEEE we produce, and are part of the largest compliance scheme, called REPIC (Recycling Electrical Producers Industry Consortium). REPIC is helping us and other major electrical manufacturers to achieve the WEEE objectives. If you purchase a Dyson upright or cylinder directly from us we can collect your vacuum and recycle it for you. Dyson is also a member of the Distributor Take-Back Scheme, through which retailers fund facilities for the collection of waste electrical equipment.

Nothing at the moment. But when the time comes to replace your old electrical equipment, you can take it to a designated collection facility (DCF) in your area for recycling. Visit https://www.recyclenow.com/local-recycling to find your nearest DCF.