The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE Directive)The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (or WEEE) Regulations are now UK law. All European member states including the UK have agreed to reduce the amount of WEEE that is being disposed of in our landfill sites.

It is important that the amount of WEEE going into landfill is reduced because:

1) Some WEEE can be reused or recycled. The amount of landfil space available in the UK is decreasing. If we can keep WEEE out of landfil sites it means there is more space for non-recyclable waste.

2) WEEE can contain hazardous substances. When left in landfill sites hazardous substances in WEEE can pollute the soil and contaminate water supplies. This contamination can damage human health and the environment.

What are Car Audio Giant's obligations according to the WEEE Directive?

Distributors of new Electrical and Electronic Equipment(EEE) have a part to play in reducing the amount of WEEE going into landfill sites. Car Audio Giant are 'doing our bit' under these regulations by offering our customers free take-back of their WEEE on a like-for-like basis when you buy a new Electrical or Electronic product. For example, if you buy a new head unit from us, we will take back your old head unit and prevent it from going into a landfill site by disposing of it safely. You must return your old WEEE within 28 days of purchasing your new item.

If you wish to return your WEEEE item, please contact us by email to enquiries@caraudiogiant.co.uk and we will advise you how to return your item.

Which products fall under the legislation and how do I recognise them?

The WEEE Directive divides Electronic and Electrical Equipment into ten categories which include:

Category 4 - Consumer equipment (radios, hi-fi, musical instruments, videos, camcorders, etc.)

Under the WEEEE Regulations, all new electrical goods should be now marked with a crossed-out wheeled bin symbol.  Goods are marked with this symbol to show that they were produced after 13th August 2005, and should be disposed of separately from normal household waste.