LED Luminaire Recycling
Commercial LED Disposal for UK Businesses

Nationwide collection and WEEE-compliant recycling for LED luminaires, fittings, and lamps. Full Duty of Care documentation, 390+ CEF drop-off points, and one point of contact across every site.

10m+

Lights processed yearly

Nationwide

Collections

All 15

WEEE categories

390+

CEF drop-off points

Explainer

One Provider. Complete LED Recycling. Zero Hassle.

aste Experts handles your entire LED disposal process from start to finish - collection, WEEE-compliant recycling, and full Duty of Care documentation. Whether you are clearing old fittings following an LED upgrade programme or managing ongoing luminaire replacement across a multi-site estate, one call covers everything.

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In-house AATF Processing

Your LED waste is treated at our own licensed Authorised Treatment Facility - not shipped to a third party.

All 15 WEEE Categories Accepted

We accept all LED waste types under one roof - luminaires, lamps, drivers, panels, and strip lights.

390+ CEF Drop-off Points

For smaller volumes, skip the collection entirely. Drop off at your nearest City Electrical Factors branch.

Full Duty of Care Documentation

Waste transfer notes and recycling certificates issued with every collection, retained for three years as required by law.

The Risk

Old LED Fittings Are a Compliance Liability, Not Just a Skip Problem

Every LED luminaire skipped without proper documentation is a legal and environmental risk. Businesses that dispose of LED waste incorrectly - even unintentionally - are in breach of UK law.

Duty of Care Liability

Under the WEEE Regulations 2013 and the Environmental Protection Act 1990, UK businesses are legally responsible for every piece of lighting waste they produce. LED luminaires and lamps are classified as WEEE - they cannot go into general waste or skip bins.

Valuable Materials Lost

LED luminaires contain recoverable aluminium, copper, glass, and circuit board metals. Without specialist WEEE recycling, these materials are lost to landfill rather than being recovered and returned to UK supply chains.

Documentation Gaps

Without a licensed carrier and an AATF-issued recycling certificate, your business cannot demonstrate compliant disposal at audit. Waste transfer notes must be retained for a minimum of three years.

Benefits

Why Businesses Choose Waste Experts for LED Recycling

Our in-house AATF is approved by the Environment Agency and handles all 15 WEEE categories - including LED luminaires, panels, drivers, and strip lights. Partnered with CEF, we provide 390+ drop-off points nationwide. With 25+ years of experience and B Corp certification, we build a solution around your site, volume, and programme.

UK's Only Facility

Full in-house treatment for all 15 WEEE categories - including LED luminaires, panels, drivers, and strip lights.

390+ Drop-Off Points

With over 390 CEF branch locations across the UK, there is always a convenient, licensed collection point near you.

Circular by Design

We recover aluminium, copper, glass, and circuit board metals from every LED collection. Built for compliance. Measured in materials kept in use and CO2 saved.

What Our Customers Say

I had the pleasure of working with Waste Experts on a large national waste stream management project, and the experience was seamless from start to finish. Their consultative approach, reliability, and dedicated support made managing such a complex opportunity easy. We’ve since partnered on further projects and would highly recommend their services.

Clare Astles

Senior National Account Manager | PHS Compliance

We have partnered with Waste Experts across multiple secure British Airways sites and have always been impressed by their professionalism and reliability. Their accurate documentation, compliance with strict booking protocols, and complete waste solution make them easy to work with. A trusted partner we’re happy to recommend.

David Saunders

Managing Director | Seriatim LTD

Waste Experts have become an integral part of our supply chain, helping us deliver reliable recycling services to our clients. Their dedicated support, strong logistics, and accountability make a complex service feel simple. A trusted partner we confidently recommend.

Paul McDonald

Co-Founder | RESolve Initiative

Waste Experts felt like part of the team from design through to project handover. Their proactive approach, responsiveness, and transparent communication made the entire process smooth and stress-free. It’s a waste of time going with anyone else, stick to the experts!

Dean Brimfield

Contract Manager & Duty Holder | M Group

Your Waste Sorted. Your Compliance Covered.

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Dedicated Account Manager
Nationwide Collections
B Corp Certified

What We Recycle

LED Waste We Collect and Recycle

From a single site clearance after a relamping project to ongoing collection programmes across a national estate, we handle all types of commercial LED waste.

LED luminaires and complete fittings
LED retrofit lamps (GU10, MR16, E27, B22)
LED tubes and battens (T5, T8)
LED panels and troffers
LED high bay and low bay fittings
LED floodlights
LED street lights and lanterns
LED emergency lighting units
LED drivers and control gear
LED strip lights and linear fittings
Mixed lamp waste from upgrade programmes
LED signage and display lighting
Environment Agency Benchmark Operator

Rated as a best-practice treatment facility by the Environment Agency.

Industry-Leading Sustainable Fleet

One of the UK’s highest-performing fleets for emissions and efficiency.

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FAQ's

Common Questions About LED Recycling

Are LED lights classified as WEEE?
What compliance documentation will we receive?
Can you support a large-scale LED upgrade or relamping programme?
What types of LED waste do you collect?
Can LED lights go in a skip or general waste bin?
Is there an LED recycling drop-off point near me?