Your Business - Don't get caught short to the impact of WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) legislation.

Until now, the disposal of electrical equipment has been low on the agenda of most UK businesses. The implementation of new environmental legislation outlined in WEEE and ROHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances), as well as existing business legislation such as the Data Protection Act 1998, mean that businesses are now responsible for disposing of obsolete technology in an environmentally friendly way.

Passing ownership to a third party no longer constitutes legitimate disposal. In practice, businesses need to re•evaluate their processes if they are to follow environmental legislation correctly, with industry analysts predicting that it will be impossible for many to meet 1st July 2007 timescales. Businesses face statutory fines for non compliance, whilst the internal costs for self disposal remain difficult to forecast.

"Industry analysts are predicting that it will be impossible for many to meet 1st July 2007 timescales."

ADA offers a sophisticated Refurbishment & Disposal service. Adhering to ISO 9000•2000 and ISO14001 standards, these processing facilities provide a structured and simple approach to inventory management, whilst ensuring legal and environmental compliance. If you would like more information on this topic, please contact weee@ada.co.uk
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