The EC directive on WEEE aims to reduce the quantity of waste from electrical and electronic equipment and increase its re-use, recovery and recycling.

The Directive affects producers, distributors and recyclers of electrical and electronic equipment.

Crossley Evans is fully licensed to handle the safe disposal of your electrical and electronic waste in compliance with legislation.

Crossley Evans WEEE disposal sites are fully licensed and are subject to regular inspection. Our sites are operated by qualified and trained staff.

Our facilities can be found in convenient locations. Please see the ‘Find Us’ page for further details.

We can also provide a collection service if required. Please give us a call on 0870 224 8811 to discuss your needs.

Crossley Evans facilities are continually being developed to improve and refine the processes involved in the recycling of electrical goods and the recovery of elements that can be reused.

Items that must be removed from WEEE for reuse, recycling or safe disposal include amongst others:-
- Batteries
- Mercury containing components
- Circuit Board
- Toner Cartridges
- Asbestos
- Cathode Ray Tubes
- CFC’s, HCFC’s, HFC’s and HC’s
- Liquid Crystal Displays
- Electric Cables

WEEE Legislation covers a wide range of electrical and electronic products. The types of products covered are:-

- Large and small household appliances
- IT and telecommunication equipment
- Consumer equipment such as TVs, videos, hi-fi
- Lighting, electrical and electronic tools
- Toys, leisure and sports equipment
- Automatic dispensers
- Medical devices
- Monitoring and control instruments