European Week for Waste Reduction (EWWR) 2025 is underway, and this year’s campaign shines a spotlight on WEEE, or Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment, which includes any electrical or electronic item with a plug or battery that is broken, no longer works, or is ready for recycling. WEEE waste is a growing challenge where responsible recycling can make a tangible difference for both the environment and local communities.

Why proper WEEE recycling matters

Electronic equipment contains valuable materials such as precious metals and plastics that can be recovered and reused. But WEEE also falls under strict compliance and legislative requirements, particularly because many devices contain components, including batteries and older materials with Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs), that must be managed with care.

If these items are not treated correctly, they can pose environmental and health risks or lead to regulatory non-compliance. That’s why WEEE must be collected and processed separately from general waste streams, using specialist recycling routes that ensure safety, legal compliance, and responsible resource recovery.

Supporting Midlands businesses and communities

With growing scrutiny on corporate responsibility, it’s essential to partner with a fully licensed and experienced provider like Willshee’s to ensure your e-waste is handled safely, sustainably, and in full accordance with regulations.

Willshee’s works with organisations of every size and sector across the Midlands, from public institutions to private businesses, to manage WEEE efficiently and responsibly. Collections can range from a single box of redundant devices to full artic vehicle loads, covering everything from laptops and monitors to printers and treadmills.

At our depot, WEEE is carefully de-packaged before being sent to Approved Authorised Treatment Facilities (AATFs) for compliant recycling and recovery. Here, regulated components, including batteries, POPs-containing materials, and other hazardous elements are identified and safely removed to prevent harmful materials from re-entering the circular economy.

Our customers benefit from complete transparency through the Willshee’s Customer Portal, which provides detailed information on collections. Certificates of destruction are also available for added peace of mind.

Taking action this EWWR

European Week for Waste Reduction is the perfect time for businesses and communities to reflect on their electronic waste practices. Every responsibly recycled device contributes to a cleaner, safer, and more sustainable future.

By partnering with Willshee’s, organisations across the Midlands can reduce environmental harm, recover valuable resources for reuse, and support a circular economy – all while meeting operational and regulatory obligations.

Get in touch with our team today to find out how we can help you dispose of your electronic waste responsibly.