Bedlington firm's focus on electrical waste

Posted by The Journal on Nov 10, 09 02:30 PM in News

New jobs and a new focus on electrical waste are being created by Northumberland-based WREL (WEEE Recycling Electronics Limited).

The company was launched this summer on the Barrington Industrial Estate in Bedlington to offer a complete recycling package for all electrical and electronic waste, however large or small.

The tough WEEE (Waste Electronic and Electrical Equipment) regulations mean that business users, manufacturers and retailers are responsible for making sure their electrical goods and batteries do not end up in landfill or at unauthorised facilities.

The consequences for firms or individuals who do not comply are serious - they can be fined, imprisoned or have products banned.

Mick Dyson and Guy Evans decided to set up WREL to provide a high quality, professional solution for both trade and residential electrical waste that answered the needs of customers.

Mick is an experienced engineer and Guy was formerly a national contract manager with Sita UK.

Mick Dyson said: "WREL is licensed as an Approved Authorised Treatment Facility, which gives us the stamp of quality and credibility for WEEE recycling. We provide a national quality service at competitive rates which answers a pent-up need from commercial and domestic customers."

WREL is fully licensed to assess, collect, provide containers and process all electrical waste including hazardous goods such as fridges, TVs and batteries from both business and domestic users.

Mick added: " WEEE regulations have to be complied with, and companies are finding that it makes commercial sense to have a dedicated company such as WREL deal with electrical waste efficiently and provide the back-up documentation and audit trail needed to satisfy strict legislation."

Guy Evans said: "We are already processing 20 tons of electrical equipment a week, even though we only opened our doors in September.

"We have started recruiting locally to help with the dismantling and recycling process, and aim to expand over the next six months, offering up to five more employment opportunities.

"It is good news for the North East that we have been able to launch a new business at a difficult time, and that our plans for expansion are already coming into reality because there is a need for WEEE recycling which we are able to meet."

The government target for electrical waste recycling is 15 kilograms per person per year. Currently the UK is achieving only 4 kilograms, leaving a yawning gap to fill.

Get in touch with Mick or Guy by ringing: Office (01670) 536220: Mobile 07531 667751 or email: enquiries@WEEERecycleElectronics.com

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