Free collections of electrical equipment for businesses

Newham is working in partnership with Recycle for London, DHL Envirosolutions and SWEEEP to offer businesses in the borough free collections of waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE).

What can be collected?

Any electrical equipment can be collected, from small items like cameras and phones, to larger appliances like fridges and computers.

If an item has a plug or a battery then you can use this service to recycle it.

What happens to the equipment collected?

All the equipment collected will be repaired, re-used or sent for recycling at the SWEEEP (Specialist WEEE Processing) facility in Sittingbourne, Kent.

IT equipment that is in good working order will be passed to Computer Aid so that it can be used again. All hard drives will be securely wiped before being passed on to a new customer.

Can I bring in items from home?

Yes, you can use this service to get rid of electrical items from your home too.

You can also offer your customers the opportunity to bring in their old electrical items to be recycled through this service. However, please make sure that you have the appropriate insurance in place beforehand, and you will also need to provide an appropriate container to store the items your customers bring in.

How do I book a collection?

You can book a collection by calling free phone 0800 085 1050.

Please note that this service is provided by DHL Envirosolutions, and not by the London Borough of Newham.

Where can I get more information?

Please call 0800 085 1050 or visit www.123recycleforfree.com.

For more information on the Recycle for London campaign and how you can get involved, please visit www.recycleforlondon.com.