Frequently Asked Questions

An AATF is a licensed ATF (1) (or registered exempt) site carrying out treatment on waste electrical and electronic wastes. Treatment can include de-pollution, disassembly, shredding, recovery or preparation for disposal.

If your item(s) have a plug, charger, or batteries, and have the WEEE wheelie bin logo on it – it can be recycled. If you’re unsure if your WEEE waste can be recycled, get in touch with our team who can provide their expert guidance.

Yes, most WEEE is classed as a hazardous waste. This is because the components in electrical waste often contain hazardous substances or persistent organic pollutants (POPs).

Any WEEE that is collected by Wastecare is managed at our licensed Approved Authorised Treatment Facility (AATF) in Normanton. It will undergo a review and classified regarding condition and potential for resale. WEEE will then either be reconditioned if deemed suitable to be placed back on the UK market, or stripped apart and separate material recycled or recovered for other use.

Businesses who are producing hazardous waste need to store it in the correct bins or containers, and have it collected by a licensed waste carrier.