Corporate Electronic Waste Disposal & Collection

Offering compliant nationwide recycling and reuse services for commercial WEEE

Electronic waste disposal for businesses

Electronic waste disposal is a growing challenge for organisations that rely on technology to operate. As equipment reaches end of life, businesses need a clear, reliable way to remove electronic waste without disrupting operations or creating compliance risk.

Recycling Lives Services supports businesses across the UK with structured commercial electronic waste disposal and collection services. We work with organisations that generate e-waste at scale, providing a managed approach that fits commercial environments and multi-site operations.

Advanced WEEE recycling processes

Recycling Lives Services undertakes Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) recycling processes designed to maximise the retrievable value from WEEE, incorporating the recovery and resale of reusable electrical equipment.

From our range of drop-off centres for electronic waste to fully managed WEEE waste management solutions for large corporations, we can provide a suitable service for you and your business.

Unsure if you’re compliant with e-waste regulations? Discover our WEEE compliance scheme.

Where suitable, equipment may be assessed for reuse. Remaining items are managed through compliant WEEE recycling routes.

We also offer a comprehensive hazardous waste disposal service for other types of hazardous waste that does not fall under WEEE.

Commercial electronic waste disposal

Our electronic waste disposal services are designed for commercial operations rather than one-off or household disposal. We work with organisations that need reliable, compliant corporate e-waste solutions across single or multiple sites.

This includes offices, retailers, manufacturers, logistics operators, facilities management providers and public sector organisations. Whether you are managing regular electronic waste collections or clearing redundant equipment at scale, we provide structured solutions with dedicated account management and nationwide coverage.

Collections can be scheduled to suit your operations, with appropriate containers supplied to keep e-waste secure and segregated on site.

WEEE recycling process at Recycling Lives Services

We take care of the entire WEEE recycling process, from collecting WEEE to exporting recycled metals and plastics. Much of the WEEE we receive is recycled at our own facilities and HMP Academies. WEEE may be assessed and tested for reuse then sold or manually dismantled and recycled.

This is to ensure little to no landfill, as well as a full audit trail for your business when it comes to ensuring WEEE compliance.

Secure electronic waste disposal and data protection

Disposing of electronic equipment carries risks beyond environmental compliance. Devices often contain sensitive data, proprietary systems or branded assets that must be handled responsibly.

Our electronic waste disposal process is built around security and traceability. From controlled collections to monitored processing environments, we maintain a clear audit trail for e-waste moving through our facilities. These controls provide assurance that electronic equipment is handled correctly, helping businesses manage data risk and protect sensitive assets.

With this approach, businesses can manage data risk, protect their brand and demonstrate responsible electronic waste disposal to stakeholders.

The regulations around WEEE recycling

The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Regulations (2013) came into law in 2014, superseding the 2006 WEEE regulations.

The aim of this WEEE legislation is to reduce the tonnage of waste going to landfill by setting targets for the collection, recovery and recycling of WEEE. Producers of EEE are made accountable to meet these targets, by taking responsibility for their products when they reach the end of their working life. All businesses who place EEE on the UK market for the first time, either by importing, manufacturing, rebranding or distance selling are considered producers under the WEEE directive.

The WEEE regulations for business dictate that producers must:

Register with a WEEE Producer Compliance Scheme (PCS), like Recycling Lives Compliance Services, or the Environment Agency directly

Minimise the waste arising from their EEE and promote reuse

Declare the tonnage of EEE they put onto the UK market

Facilitate the collection and appropriate disposal of end-of-life waste

Ensure that all EEE products are correctly labelled

Reporting, evidence and compliance support

Businesses need evidence that electronic waste disposal is being managed correctly across their organisation.

We provide structured reporting on electronic waste disposal and WEEE collection, including weights, materials processed and dates of service. This information is necessary for compliance reporting, audits and ESG disclosures. It also gives decision-makers visibility over how e-waste is managed across their organisation.

Where required, evidence can be issued to support regulatory obligations and internal governance processes.

Want to learn more about our corporate e-waste solutions? Speak to a specialist about electronic waste disposal today.

Frequently asked questions about WEEE and commercial electronic waste disposal

Where can I dispose of waste electronics?

We offer electronic waste disposal at the following Recycling Lives sites: Recycling Lives Head Office and Recycling Lives Workington (battery recycling only).

What about WEEE compliance?

Recycling Lives operates its own Producer Compliance Scheme for all businesses wishing to recycle WEEE at our facilities. For more information about this please visit our WEEE Compliance page.

Do you offer electronic waste disposal services nationwide?

Yes. We provide corporate e-waste solutions and WEEE collection services across the UK, supporting businesses with single sites or national estates.

Can you manage electronic waste disposal across multiple sites?

Yes. We manage electronic waste disposal programmes for multi-site organisations, coordinating collections, containers and reporting across locations through a single point of contact.

What documentation do you provide after WEEE collection?

We provide records and reporting to support compliance, auditing and internal reporting requirements, giving visibility over electronic waste collected and recycled.

What is classed as WEEE?

The WEEE regulations fall into the following categories: large household appliances (such as fridges, radiators and air conditioning appliances) and small household appliances (such as sewing machines, toasters and clocks). For businesses, other types of WEEE are likely to include PCs, monitors, mobile phones, laptops, cooling appliances, and other kinds of IT equipment and monitoring tools.

Who regulates WEEE in the UK?

The governing bodies such as the Office for Product Safety and Standards and Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, regulate WEEE in the UK.

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Why work with us

British Gas

“Our relationship with Recycling Lives spans more than 6 years starting with our first load in 2016.

We send scrap and waste material including copper, brass, ferrous metal and more they also handle our hazardous waste such as oil and aerosols. We honestly like everything about Recycling Lives, their people are dedicated to what they do, work hard and are exceptionally friendly to deal with. Their attitude to work and charity is inspirational. Long may our partnership continue.”

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British Telecom

“BT and Recycling Lives have a long established relationship stretching back over 15 years.

We were looking to ensure we met and exceeded all of our environmental and waste targets and goals. To enable us to achieve this, we needed to work with the right partners that carry the same values and provide us with solutions we need in an ever change environment. Recycling Lives have continuously demonstrated their ability to deliver, always willing to go that extra mile when needed, and have built a trust within BT that our waste is in safe hands. We will continue to work with Recycling Lives in the future.”

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