TFT Screens new Classification as Hazardous Waste

TFT Screens new Classification as Hazardous Waste

The Environment Agency as ruled that LCD screens contain hazardous components, the liquid crystal substances themselves is not hazardous, but the backlighting fluorescent tubes are which contain mercury.

Items now Hazardous:

TFT – LCD Monitors.
Laptops.
All in one PC’s.
LCD TV’s.

For the full classification visit: Environment Agency PDF

How will this effect you, all the above items will now need waste transfer notes, and if you produce more than 500KG per year you will need to register with the Environment Agency (PC4 Recycling can do this for you).

If you need any further guidance please contact us on 01332 882886

PC4 Recycling can recycle all the above items, and provide you with all the relevant documents. We have fixed recycling prices or yearly contracts for unlimited collections visit www.pc4recycling.co.uk

We don’t export any items all processing within the UK.
Fully registered with the Environment Agency.
We operate our own collection fleet and drivers.