| When it comes to carrying out any type of office | | | | must be disposed of accordingly. Electrical goods such |
| clearance, there can be a wide range of different | | | | as fridges and certain IT equipment contain parts and |
| items and unwanted equipment that needs to be | | | | materials that can damage the environment if not |
| disposed of. In a lot of cases there is likely to be a | | | | dealt with properly. This again means that a |
| variety of electrical items that are deemed surplus to | | | | professional company with the correct credentials |
| requirements. Whether it is an old printer, a stone | | | | should be called upon to take away any such items. |
| age monitor or a fridge that has passed its best, | | | | The legislation regarding the disposal of WEEE items |
| they all need to be disposed of correctly. | | | | and hazardous waste is intended to improve our |
| This is where the Waste Electrical and Electronic | | | | environment and reduce the risk to human health |
| Equipment (WEEE) legislation comes into play. | | | | through the proper treatment of discarded goods. |
| Introduced in January 2007, the legislation's main aim | | | | When the time comes for you have a clear out you |
| is to reduce the amount of electrical and electronic | | | | should carefully consider what you are getting rid of. |
| equipment that is being produced. The primary way | | | | If anything that is no longer needed falls into the |
| of doing this is by ensuring that as much of it as | | | | WEEE category or can be deemed to be hazardous |
| possible is either reused or recycled for parts. The | | | | waste then you should bring in a licensed company. |
| WEEE regulations mean that companies need proof | | | | Any professional waste disposal company that deals |
| that their waste is dealt with by a waste | | | | with office clearance should be able to provide you |
| management company and treated/disposed | | | | with proof that they are fully licensed to treat and/or |
| environmentally. | | | | dispose of your electrical waste so do your research |
| Under the Hazardous Waste Regulations (2005) | | | | and make sure they are compliant with all legislation. |
| certain electrical items are classified as hazardous and | | | | |