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.
Explainer
One Provider. Complete LED Recycling. Zero Hassle.
Waste 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.
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.
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.
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
What Our Customers Say
Your Waste Sorted. Your Compliance Covered.
- Rated Excellent by Trustpilot
- Dedicated Account Manager
- Nationwide Collections
- Certified B Corporation
FAQs
Common Questions About LED Recycling
Are LED lights classified as WEEE?
Yes. Under the WEEE Regulations 2013, LED lamps and LED luminaires are classified as Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment under Category 5: Lighting Equipment. UK businesses have a legal Duty of Care to ensure LED waste is collected by a licensed carrier and processed at an Authorised Treatment Facility. They cannot be disposed of in general waste, skip bins, or mixed recycling.
What compliance documentation will we receive?
Every collection includes waste transfer notes, Duty of Care documentation, and compliance certificates. We retain all records for the legally required period to support your audits, ESG reporting, and regulatory inspections.
Can you support a large-scale LED upgrade or relamping programme?
Yes. We regularly support large-scale LED retrofit and relamping projects, providing planned collection schedules, on-site containers where needed, and consolidated compliance documentation for the entire programme. Contact us to discuss your project timeline and volume and we will design a solution around your requirements.
What types of LED waste do you collect?
We collect all types of commercial LED waste, including LED luminaires and complete fittings, retrofit lamps (GU10, MR16, E27, B22), LED tubes and battens (T5, T8), panels, troffers, high bay fittings, floodlights, street lights, emergency lighting units, LED drivers, strip lights, and mixed lamp waste from upgrade programmes.
Can LED lights go in a skip or general waste bin?
No. LED luminaires and lamps are classified as WEEE and must be disposed of through a licensed waste carrier and processed at an AATF. Placing them in general waste or a skip puts your business in breach of the WEEE Regulations 2013 and your Duty of Care obligations. Always request a waste transfer note as evidence of compliant disposal.
Is there an LED recycling drop-off point near me?
Yes. With 390+ City Electrical Factors branches across the UK, there is almost always a convenient drop-off point close to you, suitable for smaller volumes of LED waste without a collection.