At Sims Metal, we collect* and recycle fridges/freezers, small domestic appliances (SDA) and large domestic appliances (LDA) from commercial customers around the United Kingdom.
As a leader in the metal recycling industry, we have a long-held commitment to environmental stewardship, health and safety best-in-class practices and comply with the latest WEEE regulations at all times.
We have a dedicated fridge plant in South Wales and process other WEEE at Approved Authorised Treatment Facilities (AATF) across the country.
*Please note: minimum quantities for WEEE collection apply.
Fridges and Large Domestic Appliances (LDA): over 20 units.
Small domestic appliances (SDA): 1 tonne.
Every year an estimated 2 million tonnes of WEEE items are discarded by householders and companies in the UK.
WEEE includes most products that have a plug or need a battery.
As a leading metal recycling company, we support big and small retailers in offering WEEE take-back services to their customers.
Partnering with Sims Metal will help your business complying with the EU WEEE Directive, reducing environmental impacts, increasing efficiency and reducing costs.
and secure disposal of Small and Large Domestic Appliances
tailored to your business needs
using a wide range of curtainsider trailers, skips and ROROs
for your Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment
for scrap metal collection
If you are a business that manufactures, sells, distributes or imports Electric and Electronic Equipment on a commercial basis, in the United Kingdom, you have the obligation to comply with “The Regulations” due to the hazardous nature of these items.
Sims Metal can help your business become fully compliant with
The Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Regulations 2013 (“the Regulations”).
Book a 1:1 meeting with Euan Sudbury – National Commercial Manager – E Waste