As part of the scheme, a ‘Rambler’ will drive through areas at certain times throughout the week. Residents can then bring electricals to the driver of the vehicle when it’s in their area.
This will be collected once a week on each weekday from five areas.
Alongside this, WEEE recycling bins will be placed in key locations around the region, across 26 local libraries and sports facilities, with the aim to increase to 41 locations in 2024″.
Material Focus, which is funded by the WEEE compliance fee paid by producers if they miss targets, has given £62,744 to the council’s ‘Small Electrical Recycling Project’ as part of its Electricals Recycling Fund.
All electricals will be collected by Cumberland council and the social enterprise CRL for sorting, reuse and recycling.
Scott Butler, executive director of Material Focus, said; “We are pleased to support Cumberland’s Small Electricals Recycling Project that addresses the pressing issue of e-waste. By investing in improved collection and drop-off services and exploring new recycling methods, we are taking a significant step towards creating a more sustainable future by making it easier for 10 million more people to recycle their electricals.”
‘Fantastic’
Cllr Denise Rollo, Cumberland council, executive member for sustainable, resilient and connected places, said: “It’s fantastic to be able to offer this new service on a trial basis thanks to the support from Material Focus. If you are hoarding old electricals that you no longer need, I would ask everybody to find your nearest new collection point and donate any of your unwanted small electrical items.”
Recycle Your Electricals research has shown that 80% of consumers believe recycling is a good thing, and many already recycle things like paper and plastic.
Research has also shown that most people want to recycle electricals, but 39% of people bin electricals rather than recycle them say they think it’s simply too hard to recycle.
For the latest information about electrical collections, visit the WEEE conference taking place on 21st March 2024, please click here to find out more.
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