WEEE - Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment
What is WEEE?
The WEEE Directive is a European law, which came into force in the UK on 1st July 2007. It's designed to reduce the amount of WEEE going into landfill. This means that all manufacturers like Dyson will be responsible for the disposal of old electrical goods in an environment friendly way.
Dyson and WEEE
To emphasise our commitment to recycling and the WEEE initiative, Dyson are offering you the chance to recycle your old vacuum cleaner when you buy a new Dyson upright or cylinder from our web shop at www.dyson.co.uk. When placing an order for your new Dyson vacuum cleaner, all you need to do is let us know that you would like us to collect your old vacuum cleaner no matter what the make. Dyson can collect (from UK mainland only) your old cleaner free of charge and dispose of it in an environmentally friendly way. It really is that simple.
Terms and conditions
Free collection is only available when a new Dyson vacuum cleaner is purchased through www.dyson.co.uk. The offer only applies to upright or cylinder machines and excludes all accessories and spares. Collection services only available from the UK mainland.
WEEE Directive FAQ
What does the WEEE directive mean?
The WEEE directive is a European law to minimise the impact of electrical and electronic goods on the environment by requiring the re-use and recycling of waste, so that the amount of WEEE going into landfill is reduced dramatically.
How will the WEEE directive work?
All producers, like Dyson, will be responsible for the disposal of end of life electrical goods in an environmentally friendly way.
When does it come into effect?
It comes into effect on 1st July 2007. It has been phased into other European countries over the last 2 years or so.
Why is this happening?
Over our lifetime each one of us throws away on average 3.3 tonnes of electrical goods. To preserve our environment we need to look at ways of becoming more sustainable.
What is Dyson doing towards this?
We are part of the largest alliance scheme called REPIC (Recycling Electrical Producers Industry Consortium). REPIC is helping us and most other major electrical manufacturers to achieve the WEEE objectives, and if you purchase a Dyson directly from us we can collect your old one and recycle this for you.
What do I have to do?
Nothing at the moment. It just means that when the time comes to renew your vacuum cleaner you can take your old one to a designated collection facility in your area for recycling, or if you purchase a Dyson directly from us we will collect your old one and recycle it for you.
What do I do with my old Dyson?
You can take it to your nearest designated collection facility, or if you purchase a new machine directly from Dyson we can make arrangements to collect your old one when we deliver your new machine.
The Crossed out Wheelie Bin symbol
Electrical and Electronic Equipment that was made after 13 August 2005 should display this symbol on the packaging or product. Do not dispose of the product in the general waste stream. Either send the product to be repaired and reused or recycle it at your nearest recycling centre.
