Mulligans Pharmacy - WEEE Regulations
Free Take Back for Consumers
Since 13 August 2005, consumers can recycle their old waste electrical and electronic equipment, free of charge.
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Retailers are required by law to take back waste electrical goods and electronic equipment from customers free of charge.
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Take back is on a one-for-one basis only and the appliance must be of a similar type or have performed the same function as the new item purchased. For example, retailers are not obliged to accept a fridge where the consumer has purchased a toaster.
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Where goods are bought over the counter, retailers must take back the old product in-store, either at time of sale or within a maximum of 15 days of the date of sale, provided the consumer can provide proof of purchase.
