WEEE Recycling for Commercial Customers

At Sims Metal, we collect* and recycle fridges/freezers, small domestic appliances (SDA) and large domestic appliances (LDA) from commercial customers around the United Kingdom.

As a leader in the metal recycling industry, we have a long-held commitment to environmental stewardship, health and safety best-in-class practices and comply with the latest WEEE regulations at all times.

We have a dedicated fridge plant in South Wales and process other WEEE at Approved Authorised Treatment Facilities (AATF) across the country.

*Please note: minimum quantities for WEEE collection apply.
Fridges and Large Domestic Appliances (LDA): over 20 units.
Small domestic appliances (SDA): 1 tonne.

Every year an estimated 2 million tonnes of WEEE items are discarded by householders and companies in the UK.

What does WEEE include?

WEEE includes most products that have a plug or need a battery.

  • Large domestic appliances such as fridges, cookers, microwaves, washing machines and dishwashers
  • Small household appliances such as vacuum cleaners, irons, toasters and kettles
  • IT and telecommunications equipment such as personal computers, copying equipment and telephones
  • Consumer equipment for example radios, televisions and hi-fi equipment
  • Electrical and electronic tools for example drills, saws and sewing machines and electric lawnmowers
  • Toys, leisure and sports equipment such as games consoles and running machines

    and much more…

WEEE Take-Back Services

As a leading metal recycling company, we support big and small retailers in offering WEEE take-back services to their customers.

Partnering with Sims Metal will help your business complying with the EU WEEE Directive, reducing environmental impacts, increasing efficiency and reducing costs.

We offer

Compliant Solutions

and secure disposal of Small and Large Domestic Appliances

Bespoke Reporting

tailored to your business needs

Nationwide Collection

using a wide range of curtainsider trailers, skips and ROROs

Maximum Value

for your Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment

Containers & Skips

for scrap metal collection

 If you are a business that manufactures, sells, distributes or imports Electric and Electronic Equipment on a commercial basis, in the United Kingdom, you have the obligation to comply with “The Regulations” due to the hazardous nature of these items.

Sims Metal can help your business become fully compliant with
The Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Regulations 2013 (“the Regulations”).

Find out more

Interested in partnering with Sims Metal?

Book a 1:1 meeting with Euan Sudbury – National Commercial Manager – E Waste

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