What is the WEEE Directive?
The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (“the WEEE Directive”) is a directive from Europe. As a member of the European Union, the United Kingdom implemented the WEEE directive as UK law on the 2nd January 2007. The purpose of the WEEE Directive is to reduce the amount of waste electrical and electronic equipment (known as “WEEE”) being disposed of to landfill by promoting the separate collection, treatment and recycling of WEEE for environmentally sound disposal, so as to minimise the potential effects on the environment and human health that may arise from the presence of hazardous substances commonly found in electrical and electronic equipment (“EEE”). As a retailer of electrical goods, Gamestation is committed to complying with all applicable laws and regulations relating to WEEE ensuring that we are endeavouring to fulfill our environmental responsibilities at all times. Provided that within 28 days of a purchase of EEE from Gamestation, a customer brings in an old
The WEEE Directive 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 – including household appliances, IT and telecoms equipment, audiovisual equipment (TV, video, hi-fi), lighting, electrical and electronic tools, toys, leisure and sports equipment.
