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Trade-In and the WEEE
Directive
ct-uk™ Trade-In offers customers the opportunity
to trade-in their used equipment and upgrade to new IT,
Telecom and Audio Visual technologies.
By using our Trade-In Programme, customers are receiving
credit for the value of their old products. Offers may
vary. Used equipment collected through our Trade-In Programme
is either sold on the secondary market or recycled through
our environmentally responsible recycling process.
For more information about our Trade-In Programme or
the WEEE Directive, please e-mail us on recycling@ct-uk.net
WEEE Directive 2003
Waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) is the
fastest growing element in the municipal waste stream.
There are many hazardous substances used in IT equipment
including lead, cadmium, mercury, bromine compounds
and arsenic. Disposal poses a real threat of pollution
to our water, air and land. The EC has issued the WEEE
Directive that aims to reduce the waste arising from
electrical and electronic equipment. This must be transposed
into member state legislation by August 2004.
The WEEE Directive sets targets that 65% of IT equipment
must be recycled and materials such as CRTs, LCD displays,
printed circuit boards, batteries and flame retardant
plastics be pre-treated before disposal.
By using our services, your organisation can provide
demonstrable compliance to the WEEE Directive. Here at
ct-uk, our aim is to recycle over 90% of redundant IT
equipment, with the remainder being recovered, resulting
in 0% to land fill.
Environmental Protection Act 1990
Organisations have a duty of care to ensure that wastes
are consigned to registered carriers and properly stored
and disposed of at appropriately licensed facilities.
Directors, Managers and other employees who deal with
environmental waste matters can all be held liable
and face fines and imprisonment if laws are broken.
Through our services, organisations can ensure complete
compliance to the rising mountain of environmental legislation.
ct-uk™ audits all key suppliers and waste processors to
verify the quality of supply chain partners.
Landfill Regulations 2002
The Landfill (England & Wales) Regulations 2002
came into force on 15th June 2002 to reduce the negative
environmental effects of landfill. Certain hazardous
wastes are prohibited from landfills and pre-treatment
of wastes prior to landfill is required.
Through our services, organisations can ensure compliance
with the rising mountain of environmental legislation.
As an
independent solutions provider, ct-uk™ will ensure
all equipment recommendations are only based upon your
requirements. Our advice is focused on a "best for
your organisation" approach.
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