WEEE Recycling
Futura Direct Ltd supports the UK regulations for the collection, treatment, recovery, recycling and responsible disposal of waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). We are committed to helping reduce electrical waste and encouraging our customers to dispose of unwanted electrical items responsibly.
Electrical and electronic equipment should not be disposed of with general household waste at the end of its working life. Many items can be repaired, reused or recycled, helping to conserve natural resources and reduce environmental harm.
Why recycle electrical items?
Waste electrical and electronic equipment is one of the fastest-growing waste streams in the UK. Recycling old electrical items helps:
- recover valuable materials
- reduce landfill waste
- prevent potentially hazardous substances from causing environmental damage
- support re-use and responsible treatment
To remind consumers not to throw electrical items away with normal household waste, many products are marked with the crossed-out wheeled bin symbol.
Disposal of old electrical equipment
If a product is marked with the crossed-out wheeled bin symbol, it should be disposed of separately from household waste.
You should take unwanted electrical items to an appropriate recycling or collection facility. Your local authority can advise you on suitable recycling locations in your area.
You can also find your nearest recycling point by visiting Recycle Now.
Important information
We do not operate a direct like-for-like in-store take-back service through our website.
Customers should use their local household waste recycling centre, designated collection facility, or other approved WEEE collection point to dispose of old electrical equipment responsibly. UK distributors can meet their obligations through approved schemes or alternative compliant arrangements rather than necessarily providing their own direct take-back service.
Disposal of packaging
Where possible, please recycle packaging materials responsibly. Cardboard packaging and any separately labelled recyclable materials should be taken to the appropriate recycling facilities.
What is WEEE?
WEEE stands for Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment. The UK WEEE Regulations are designed to reduce the amount of electrical waste going to landfill and to improve the collection, treatment, re-use and recycling of these products. Retailers and distributors of electrical equipment must help ensure that customers have access to appropriate WEEE disposal routes in line with the regulations.
For more information about WEEE recycling and to find your local recycling centre, visit Recycle Now.