Streams requiring particular care.
WHAT ELECTRONIC WASTE CONTAINS
Recoverable metals and components
Hazardous substances: heavy metals, certain compounds
Data, on storage devices
WHY DATA MATTERS
Devices containing personal or business data create obligations and risk.
WHAT TO ESTABLISH
Secure handling and verified destruction of data-bearing devices.
WHAT TO PROVIDE CUSTOMERS
Evidence of destruction, where required.
WHAT ELECTRONIC WASTE PROCESSING REQUIRES
Authorisation Controlled dismantling Proper handling of hazardous components Authorised onward processing
WHAT TO NEVER DO
Burn electronic waste Recover metals by burning Dispose of components in general waste
WHY BURNING SPECIFICALLY
It releases substances that cause serious harm to workers and neighbours.
WHAT BATTERIES REQUIRE
Separate collection Protection from short circuit Authorised recycling
WHY SHORT CIRCUIT PROTECTION
Batteries in waste cause fires.
WHAT MEDICAL WASTE REQUIRES
Separate authorisation Specific containers, particularly for sharps Segregated transport Destruction by an approved method Documented tracking
WHY TRACKING
It must be demonstrable from generation to destruction.
WHAT HAZARDOUS WASTE REQUIRES
Identification of what it is Specific authorisation Appropriate containment Approved disposal
WHAT TO ESTABLISH
Whether you are authorised before accepting anything.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU ARE NOT
Refuse it, and advise the customer who can handle it.
WHAT TO KEEP
Complete records for every specialist consignment.
