Drop off

If you have infrequent sWEEE disposal needs, it may be possible to take your item to a local in-store take back scheme or arrange to take any items to your local Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC) or a permitted, privately-owned drop-off or take-back location that will accept your workplace sWEEE.

Before you take your sWEEE to a HWRC, please check with your Local Authority that they are able to accept commercial/trade waste from workplaces at their HWRCs.

Workplaces can make use of in-store WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) take-back schemes if the item is classified as "dual use", meaning it is suitable for both household and non-domestic use (e.g. a kettle, hairdryer, toaster, printer used in both domestic and non-domestic settings). Retailers must accept sWEEE on a one-for-one basis when a customer purchases a new item that serves the same function. This applies regardless of brand or where the old item was purchased. If the dual-use item is very small (less than 25cm on the longest side) then dual use items can just be dropped off without a purchase.

Before you transport your workplaces sWEEE to any drop off point you will need to register with Natural Resources Wales (NRW) as a waste carrier – this is straightforward and free to do. See: Natural Resources Wales / Register or renew as a waste carrier, broker or dealer.