Recycling

Recycling electrical and electronic products

Since July 2007 the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations have applied.  The regulations were introduced to reduce the amount of untreated waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) going to landfill and to ensure that equipment collected separately is dealt with properly.

How can I recycle my old electrical and electronic products?

Just bring your old product into any PC World store and speak to the business manager. 

PLEASE NOTE:  If you are recycling a product that holds personal data (i.e. PC, Laptop, Mobile Phone, etc) you will need to have removed the information from your old product prior to us receiving it as we will not carry out any data removal.

Why should waste electrical goods be recycled?

Recycling unwanted electrical products is better for the environment.  Lead and other toxins contained in electrical goods can cause soil and water contamination. This can have a very harmful effect on the natural habitat, wildlife and also human health. When situated near populated areas these toxins can cause problems to communities as their water and soil is polluted.

Many of the electrical items that we throw away can be repaired or recycled. Recycling items helps to save natural resources and also reduces the environmental and health risks associated with sending waste electrical goods to landfill.

How will I know whether the new products I buy can be recycled?

All new electrical and electronic equipment we sell can be recycled and will carry the ‘crossed out wheeled bin’ symbol.

Even if your old product does not carry the ‘crossed out wheeled bin’ we will happily receive your old electrical and electronic equipment and recycle it to the best of our ability.  You do not need to have purchased new electrical and electronic equipment to be able to recycle your old item.