Supporting Local Authorities in Compliance & Sustainability
Partnering with Ecogenesys
Our focus is on delivering reliable, efficient services, to all Local Authorities regardless of size, location or individual requirements.
For over two decades, Ecogenesys has promoted best industry practice and built long-standing relationships across our collection, treatment and reuse network.
Trusted by many of the UK’s leading household brands to deliver market leading compliance solutions, Ecogenesys only uses approved service partners who can demonstrate they meet our high standards.
How do the regulations impact Local Authorities?
Designated collection facilities (DCFs) run by local authorities must adhere to a Code of Practice for the handling of waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) to maximise reuse and recycling. It governs the minimum requirements that must be met in an arrangement between DCFs and producer compliance schemes (PCSs). The code applies to operators of approved DCFs, and following it is a condition of DCF approval.
Frequently asked questions from our Local Authorities
The WEEE Code of Practice stipulates that only complete appliances must be presented at an approved authorised treatment facility (AATF). This means site operators must not remove anything from WEEE appliances.
The WEEE Code of Practice stipulates that waste data flow information should be provided to the site operators each month. Ecogenesys provides data to operators by the 10th working day of the month.
Ecogenesys is supportive of, and facilitates, WEEE reuse where it can be done with high levels of transparency and community benefit. In operational terms, this normally requires access to designated collection facilities (DCF) or an approved reuse operator to select items considered viable for reuse.
Gas bottles pose a serious hazard if they arise at WEEE treatment operations, and can cause an explosion if not identified and separated. It is important that local authority sites take steps to ensure gas bottles are kept out of WEEE containers to prevent serious harm at WEEE treatment facilities.
Vapes are classed as waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). The crossed out wheelie bin symbol on a vape kits means that you must not throw the product in general waste.
Where possible, consumers should be encouraged to separate batteries from their electrical appliances prior to discarding them at HWRC. This helps mitigate any fire risk associated with discarded batteries.
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Chris Jackson
Account Manager - England and Wales
Andrea McLaughlan
Partnerships Manager - Scotland and NI
“The teams offers regular training sessions, updates and briefings on WEEE from a legislative and management perspective that are invaluable to our organisation."
Steven Hawkins
Waste and Recycling Manager at Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council
