Government reforms set to spark greater reuse and recycling of electrical goods

Summary:

The UK government has announced plans to make it easier for households to recycle electrical cords, devices, and white goods. Currently, an estimated 155,000 tonnes of electrical waste are discarded in the bin each year, with 527 million unwanted electrical items being hoarded. To address this issue, the government proposes changes to the way electrical waste is disposed of, including:

UK-wide collections of waste electricals directly from households
Retailers rolling out collection drop points for electrical items in-store
* Retailers and online sellers taking on responsibility for collecting unwanted or broken large electrical items

The goal is to create a more circular economy, reduce waste, and conserve resources. The government will work with manufacturers, retailers, and small and medium enterprises to implement these changes, which are expected to create new jobs and make recycling simpler. A 10-week consultation has been launched to gather feedback on the proposed improvements to the industry-funded scheme for electricals.