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Links to recycling industry organisations
There are a range of UK, European and international industry organisations and UK government departments that provide a helpful range of guidance, comment and resources relating to electronics recycling and hazardous waste transportation and shipment.
The Environment Agency is the leading public body responsible for protecting and improving the environment in England and Wales and has some useful guidance on e-waste issues. In Scotland the Scottish Environment Protection Agency advises on e-recycling matters.
The Department for Business Innovation and Skills and The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) also publish information and guidance on issues relating to electronic waste.
The British Metals Recycling Association (BMRA) represents the £5 billion UK metal recycling sector - a globally competitive industry supplying environmentally-friendly raw material to metals manufacturers.
The Industry Council for Electronic Equipment Recycling (ICER) is a source of knowledge and expertise on recycling waste electrical and electronic equipment.
The European Electronics Recyclers Association - EERA is a non-profit organisation that promotes the interest of recycling companies who are treating waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) in Europe.
The Europa website is a source of information on European legislation, including the WEEE Directive.
The Bureau of International Recycling is an international trade federation representing the world’s recycling industry, covering in particular ferrous and non-ferrous metals, paper and textiles.