Electronic waste collected by Local Authority 2020 - 2024
Case reference FOI2025/00800
Received 21 April 2025
Published 1 May 2025
Request
I am writing to request information under the Freedom of Information Act 2000. I am conducting research into the scale of electronic waste (e-waste) generated across UK local authorities for public awareness and educational purposes.
Please could you provide the following information regarding electronic waste collected by your council:
1. Annual totals of electronic waste collected:
Please provide the total amount (in kilograms or tonnes) of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) collected by your authority per year for the years:
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2. Breakdown by type of item (if available):
If possible, please break down the annual totals into categories such as:
Large household appliances (e.g. fridges, washing machines)
Small household appliances (e.g. toasters, kettles)
IT and telecoms equipment (e.g. laptops, phones)
Consumer electronics (e.g. TVs, speakers)
Lighting equipment
Other WEEE categories (if applicable)
3. Collection source:
Please indicate whether the data includes:
Household waste
Commercial/business waste
Or both
If possible, please provide the information in an Excel (.xls or .xlsx) or CSV format.
Response
I am writing to request information under the Freedom of Information Act 2000. I am conducting research into the scale of electronic waste (e-waste) generated across UK local authorities for public awareness and educational purposes.
Please could you provide the following information regarding electronic waste collected by your council:
1. Annual totals of electronic waste collected:
Please provide the total amount (in kilograms or tonnes) of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) collected by your authority per year for the years:
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2. Breakdown by type of item (if available):
If possible, please break down the annual totals into categories such as:
Large household appliances (e.g. fridges, washing machines)
Small household appliances (e.g. toasters, kettles)
IT and telecoms equipment (e.g. laptops, phones)
Consumer electronics (e.g. TVs, speakers)
Lighting equipment
Other WEEE categories (if applicable)
3. Collection source:
Please indicate whether the data includes:
Household waste
Commercial/business waste
Or both
If possible, please provide the information in an Excel (.xls or .xlsx) or CSV format.
Answer: Please see the attached FOI2025 00800 Response Spreadsheet, as requested.
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