WEEE

What is the WEEE directive?

The WEEE directive is a European law that came into force in the UK on 1st July 2007. It aims to reduce the amount of WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) going into landfill. Manufacturers like Dyson are responsible for the disposal of old electrical goods in an environmentally friendly way.

WEEE - Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment

Buy a new Dyson upright or cylinder online at www.dyson.co.uk and we’ll pick up and recycle your old vacuum cleaner for free – whatever the make.

As part of our commitment to recycling and the WEEE initiative, Dyson will recycle your old vacuum cleaner for free when you buy a new Dyson upright or cylinder from our online store at www.dyson.co.uk.

When placing an order for your new Dyson machine, all you need to do is let us know that you would like us to collect your old vacuum cleaner – no matter what the make. Dyson can collect your old vacuum cleaner free of charge from the UK mainland and dispose of it in an environmentally friendly way. It really is that simple.

Terms and conditions

Free collection is only available when a new Dyson vacuum cleaner is purchased through www.dyson.co.uk. The offer only applies to upright or cylinder machines and excludes all accessories and spares. Collection services are only available from the UK mainland.

WEEE Directive FAQ

What does the WEEE directive mean?

The WEEE directive is a European law that aims to minimise the impact of electrical and electronic goods on the environment by requiring the re-use and recycling of waste, so that the amount of WEEE going into landfill is reduced dramatically.

How will the WEEE directive work?

All manufacturers like Dyson are responsible for the disposal of end-of-life electrical goods in an environmentally friendly way.

When does it come into effect?

It came into effect in the UK on 1st July 2007. It had been phased into other European countries over the previous 2 years or so.

Why is this happening?

Over our lifetime each one of us throws away an average of 3.3 tonnes of electrical goods. To preserve our environment we need to look at ways of becoming more sustainable.

What is Dyson doing towards this?

We are part of the largest compliance scheme, called REPIC (Recycling Electrical Producers Industry Consortium). REPIC is helping us and other major electrical manufacturers to achieve the WEEE objectives. If you purchase a Dyson upright or cylinder directly from us we can collect your vacuum and recycle it for you.

What do I have to do?

Nothing at the moment. But when the time comes to replace your old vacuum cleaner, you can take it to a designated collection facility in your area for recycling. And if you purchase a Dyson vacuum directly from our online store at www.dyson.co.uk we will collect your old vacuum cleaner and recycle it for you.

What do I do with my old Dyson?

You can take it to your nearest designated collection facility, or if you purchase a new machine directly from Dyson’s online store we can make arrangements to collect your old one when we deliver your new machine.

The Crossed out Wheelie Bin symbol

The Crossed out Wheelie Bin symbol

Electrical and Electronic Equipment that was made after 13th August 2005 should display this symbol on the packaging or product. Do not dispose of the product in the general waste stream. Either send the product to be repaired and reused or recycle it at your nearest recycling centre.

REPIC eBatt Compliance scheme

The REPIC eBatt Compliance scheme is designed to encourage recycling of waste batteries by manufacturers. Dyson is a member of this scheme, with the following registration number:

Battery Produce Registration Number
Dyson Limited - BPRN00316