WEEE - Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment
WEEE Policy (Waste Electrical And Electronic Equipment) Regulations
As an environmentally conscious retailer, we are committed to offering our clients the opportunity to recycle electrical goods in line with WEEE regulations. These state that each county has a legal obligation to minimise the disposal of WEEE in landfill sites. The aim of the WEEE regulations is to address the environmental impacts of electrical and electronic equipment when it reaches the end of its life.
Potential Effects Of Not Committing To WEEE Regulations
Over 75% of waste electrical goods end up in landfill, where lead and other toxins contained in the electrical goods can cause soil and water contamination which can lead to negative effects on human health and the environment. Electrical and Electronic Equipment that was made after 13th August 2005 should display the crossed-out wheelie bin symbol on the packaging or product. The purpose of the symbol is to encourage householders to dispose of their WEEE separately from household waste.
What Can You Do: Reuse & Recycle
We all have a responsibility to contribute to the reuse, recycling and other forms of recovery of WEEE under these Regulations.
Reuse: If your old machine is still working, do you know somebody who would like to use it? There are many organisations such as schools, clubs, residential homes etc. who might be very happy to use your old equipment and give it a new home.
Recycle: If your old equipment is no longer useful to you or anyone you know, please recycle it whenever possible. If you are unable to give your item a new home, there are lots of local organisations available that will reuse, recycle or repair electrical and electronic equipment for charitable schemes.
McSport WEEE Take Back Policy
In the unlikely event that you are unable to find a new home for your electrical items, McSport will gladly manage its disposal in line with the WEEE regulations for you. We offer this disposal service to clients on a like for like basis meaning that if, for example, you purchase a treadmill from us, we will ensure that your old treadmill is disposed of correctly and in line with the WEEE regulations. You can return your old appliance to our store in Dublin 22.
Do you take back used batteries?
Yes, we do. You will find recycling bins for batteries in-store near our checkouts or just give them to a member of staff and they will take care of it for you. The batteries that we accept are AA, AAA, C or D and also the flat coin batteries that are found in watches. Unfortunately, we do not accept back any Industrial or car batteries.
How do I return my old appliance to be recycled?
You can return your old appliance to our store in Dublin 22. Local authority civic amenity facilities also take back WEEE and waste batteries free of charge.
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How much will it cost?
There is no charge to return products to our shop - simply arrive to our showroom and speak to a staff member.