Quarterly household e-waste collected in the United Kingdom 2015-2023
biggest producers of e-waste in the world.
Types of e-waste
WEEE, often referred to as e-waste, consists of electronic products that are discarded at the end of their useful life. Types of e-waste include phones, computers, and light bulbs, as well as large household appliances such as fridges, microwaves, and washing machines, which make up the largest volume of collected e-waste in the United Kingdom.
E-Waste a growing problem
E-waste is one of the fastest growing waste streams in the world, and there are health concerns over the way it is disposed of. Large amounts are exported to developing countries. With a lack of proper waste management, electronics are often burnt, resulting in the likely contamination of soil, water, and food.
In the fourth quarter of 2023, approximately 114,000 metric tons of household waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) were collected in the United Kingdom. On average, more than 110,000 metric tons of household electronic waste is collected each quarter. The UK is one of the Types of e-waste
WEEE, often referred to as e-waste, consists of electronic products that are discarded at the end of their useful life. Types of e-waste include phones, computers, and light bulbs, as well as large household appliances such as fridges, microwaves, and washing machines, which make up the largest volume of collected e-waste in the United Kingdom.
E-Waste a growing problem
E-waste is one of the fastest growing waste streams in the world, and there are health concerns over the way it is disposed of. Large amounts are exported to developing countries. With a lack of proper waste management, electronics are often burnt, resulting in the likely contamination of soil, water, and food.