Recycling network deals with electrical waste

A new network of Environment Agency/SEPA approved electrical goods recyclers will offer environmental recycling services to participating retailers.

Repic, the not-for-profit recycling body, has announced the launch of a new network of Environment Agency/SEPA approved electrical goods recyclers that will offer environmental recycling services to participating retailers.

From 13th June 2006, Repic's carefully chosen network partners will provide these retailers with a collection and treatment service to ensure that their customers' discarded electrical products are disposed of in an environmentally sound manner.

The low-cost direct disposal service will include collection from stores and transportation to treatment facilities that are approved by the EA/SEPA for the recycling of end-of-life electrical products in accordance with waste and environmental legislation.

Traceability documentation will provide the appropriate authorities with part of the evidence required for compliance with hazardous waste regulations.

It will also allow retailers to demonstrate their environmental credentials to customers.

The take-back service will commence in June as a pilot operating around the major urban centres of London and the South East, Manchester and the North Midlands and Central Scotland.

Retailers interested in taking part are being asked to contact service providers in each region.

National coverage will be developed from these platforms to meet retailer needs for a national WEEE collection service.

The initiative is a direct response to increasing public concern about the impact consumer goods have on the environment and will enable retailers to offer an inexpensive, environmentally responsible solution to their customers for end-of-life electrical products, excluding lighting.

Commenting on the announcement, Repic Chief Executive Dr Phil Morton said: "We are delighted to be able to offer this low-cost service to participating electrical retailers".

"Today's consumer is more likely to include environmental factors in their purchasing decisions".

"They want to be reassured that the impact on the environment of the goods they are buying is being managed and minimised".

"By participating in this scheme, retailers will be able to help their customers do something really positive for the environment".

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