Quarterly household e-waste collected in the United Kingdom 2013-2022
In the fourth quarter of 2022, almost 111,400 metric tons of household waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) were collected in the United Kingdom. Typically, more than 120,000 metric tons of household electronic waste is collected in the UK, but in the second quarter of 2020 the amount collected roughly halved to 64,424 metric tons. This significant reduction was caused by the nationwide lockdowns caused by the outbreak of COVID-19. The UK is one of the 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 lights, 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 UK.
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.
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 lights, 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 UK.
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.
