WEEE Directive - UK Businesses Face a New Challenge in 2005

Feature Article about Computer Disposal and WEEE compliance, London, UK

(PRWEB) January 3, 2005 -- UK Businesses face a new challenge in 2005. They will have to take responsibility for disposing of their old IT hardware in an accountable and environmental way.

This comes as a result of the Waste Electronic and Electrical Equipment EU Directive, more commonly known as WEEE which will be transported into UK regulations early in 2005 and will affect every business with an IT equipment.

But what exactly is it, what impacts will it have and what action needs to be taken?

Peter Paduh, Director of an award-winng computer recycling company Maxitech, explains how the new EU WEEE directive will impact on UK business.

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Maxitech.biz is a multi-award-winning, socially and environmentally focused company dedicated to reusing and recycling redundant IT and electronic equipment. Based in London, the company can arrange for the nationwide collection of IT and electronic equipment at low cost. Maxitech's preference is to reuse equipment received, thus prolonging its lifespan, minimising waste and benefiting charities and community groups who receive low-cost or free IT equipment. Maxitech provides more than 100 training opportunities each year for refugees and long-term unemployed people through its Edge Employer Award winning programme, to help them get into full-time employment. For further information visit www.maxitech.biz

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