Old computers and electrical equipment ready for WEEE recycling

WEEE Recycling and Disposal in Hereford

Hereford's Rotherwas Enterprise Zone hosts a unique defence and advanced engineering cluster supporting 22 SAS Regiment, generating specialist electronics WEEE, alongside the county's world-famous food and cider production sector. We cover HR postcodes across Herefordshire with 2 CEF business drop-off points under one contract. We collect from businesses only, not households.

Why Waste Experts

One contract for all 15 WEEE categories, treated at our own AATF with secure data destruction and full Duty of Care paperwork on every collection.

At a Glance
25+
Years of experience
390+
CEF drop-off points
All 15
WEEE categories treated
Certified B Corporation
Trusted by
WEEE Compliance

What UK WEEE Regulations Mean for Hereford Businesses

Hereford businesses choose Waste Experts because we offer all 15 WEEE categories under one contract, with chain-of-custody documentation for Rotherwas defence businesses and BRC-compatible records for the food and cider production sector.

Our electrical waste recycling service provides sector-appropriate documentation alongside standard Duty of Care certificates. Every collection comes with full Duty of Care documentation retained for the legally required period.

Not sure where your compliance obligations start and end? Our Duty of Care guide covers the key requirements in plain English, and our team is happy to talk through your specific situation before you commit to anything.

Compliance You Can Evidence

Every WEEE collection includes waste transfer notes, Duty of Care certificates, recycling certificates and audit-ready records retained for the legally required period.

One Contractor, All Categories

We cover all 15 WEEE categories under a single contract, so there is no need to manage multiple collectors for different equipment types. One point of contact, one set of paperwork.

Nationwide Collections

UK-wide WEEE collections with flexible scheduling. From a single laptop to a full factory clearance, we coordinate everything with minimal disruption to your operations.

Reporting That Proves Progress

CO2 savings, recycling rates and landfill diversion data through our online portal, ready for ESG reports, ISO 14001 audits and tender submissions.

Why It Matters

How Does Hereford's SAS Regiment and Defence Sector Dispose of WEEE?

Hereford is home to 22 SAS Regiment at Stirling Lines, the UK's most famous special forces base, generating defence electronics WEEE with security requirements that no standard Herefordshire collector can meet, alongside the county's significant food and cider production sector.

Your Legal Duty of Care

Every UK business disposing of electrical equipment must use a licensed waste contractor and obtain full Duty of Care documentation. Using an unlicensed collector can result in unlimited fines under the Environmental Protection Act 1990.

Data Security Risks

IT equipment contains sensitive data. Disposal without certified data destruction exposes your business to ICO enforcement and GDPR breaches. We provide Blancco and ADISA-certified destruction on every applicable collection.

Compliance Gaps

A waste transfer note alone is not sufficient for WEEE. ISO 14001 audits, public sector tenders and ESG reports require full Duty of Care chains. We provide complete documentation on every job, retained for the legally required period.

Your Paperwork

Every WEEE collection in Hereford and Herefordshire includes full compliance documentation under the Environmental Protection Act 1990, Waste (England and Wales) Regulations 2011, and WEEE Regulations 2013. For defence sector businesses, chain-of-custody documentation is available. All records are retained for the legally required period.

Read our Duty of Care guide and complete guide for UK businesses. For data assets see our IT asset disposal and GDPR guide.

We also provide licensed WEEE collection in nearby areas, see our Worcester, Shrewsbury and Gloucester pages.

Ready to Clear Your Electrical Waste?

Tell us what you have and where it is. We will confirm the right collection route, data destruction and paperwork.

Electrical Waste We Collect

All E-Waste Collected and Recycled

We collect and recycle all 15 categories of WEEE as defined by UK WEEE Regulations 2013. From a single laptop to a full industrial clearance, every item is handled compliantly with full Duty of Care documentation.

Large Household Appliances
Small Household Appliances
IT and Telecoms Equipment
Consumer Equipment
Lighting Equipment
Electrical and Electronic Tools
Toys, Leisure and Sports Equipment
Medical Devices
Monitoring and Control Instruments
Automatic Dispensers
Display Equipment
Cooling Equipment
Gas Discharge Lamps
Photovoltaic Panels
Vapes, E-Cigarettes and Heated Tobacco Products
In Your Area

Waste Experts collects all 15 WEEE categories for businesses across Hereford and Herefordshire, including IT and telecoms equipment, defence electronics, food and cider production controls, quality monitoring systems, medical devices, large and small household appliances, and monitoring and control instruments.

Our electrical waste recycling service handles all categories under one contract. For battery waste alongside WEEE, our battery recycling service covers UPS, forklift and lithium-ion systems.

WEEE Collection Near Me

WEEE Collection Hereford

Waste Experts provides WEEE collection across Hereford and Herefordshire. We cover all HR postcodes, from Hereford city centre out to Ross-on-Wye, Leominster, Ledbury, Bromyard and the Welsh border.

Areas we collect from: Belmont, Bobblestock, Bromyard, Grafton, Holmer, Ledbury, Leominster, Marden, Moreton on Lugg, Newton Farm, Pipe and Lyde, Ross-on-Wye and Whitecross.

Business parks: Rotherwas Industrial Estate, Edgar Street Business Quarter, Holmer Trading Estate, Thorn Business Park, Grafton Business Park and Leominster Enterprise Park.

Drop us a message with your HR postcode and what you need to shift. We'll take it from there and handle all the documentation.

Collections in Hereford are part of our nationwide WEEE recycling and electrical waste collection service for businesses, with every load treated at our own AATF. You can also read our guide to what counts as WEEE.

390+ Drop-Off Points

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

    Benefits

    Why Hereford Businesses Choose Waste Experts for WEEE Disposal

    We are one of the few UK companies with full in-house WEEE treatment across all 15 categories. Our Huddersfield AATF facility is recognised by the Environment Agency as benchmark best practice. We are a Certified B Corporation.

    EA Benchmark

    Our Huddersfield AATF is recognised by the Environment Agency as a benchmark best practice operator, the highest designation available to a UK WEEE treatment facility.

    Certified B Corporation

    Our environmental and social commitments are independently verified as a Certified B Corporation, not just claimed. For businesses evidencing responsible procurement to clients or investors, this matters.

    Prefer to Drop Off?

    With over 390 CEF branch locations across the UK, there is always a convenient, licensed collection point near you. Find your nearest branch and arrange your drop-off online.

    Testimonials
    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
    Local Case Studies
    How We Help Local Organisations

    Waste Experts works with organisations across Hereford and Herefordshire. Examples below are anonymised.

    Defence, Rotherwas
    A Hereford defence supply chain business disposed of specialist communications electronics and engineering IT with appropriate MOD chain-of-custody documentation.

    Food production, Herefordshire
    A Herefordshire food producer disposed of fermentation controls, bottling line automation and quality assurance equipment with BRC-compatible documentation.

    NHS, Hereford
    Wye Valley NHS Trust disposed of medical devices and clinical IT under NHS Supply Chain documentation.

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    FAQs

    Common Questions About WEEE Collection in Hereford

    Still have a question? Call 0800 804 8612 or send us a message.

    We cover all HR postcodes across Hereford, Ross-on-Wye, Leominster, Ledbury, Bromyard and the wider Herefordshire area. Our 2 CEF business drop-off points serve the region with direct site collections for businesses at Rotherwas Industrial Estate and the Edgar Street commercial corridor.

    Yes. Hereford's Rotherwas Enterprise Zone hosts a significant defence, advanced engineering and electronics manufacturing cluster, including suppliers to 22 SAS and other UK special forces units at Stirling Lines. These businesses generate WEEE from specialist electronics, communications systems and engineering IT. We provide chain-of-custody documentation appropriate for MOD and defence procurement requirements.

    Yes. Herefordshire's globally significant food and cider production sector, including Bulmers and a wide network of agricultural food producers, generates WEEE from production monitoring systems, fermentation controls, bottling line automation and quality assurance equipment. We provide BRC-compatible documentation for retailer supplier audits.

    Yes. Herefordshire College of Arts and Hereford College of Technology operate creative, digital and engineering facilities. We work with both colleges on compliant WEEE contracts covering workshop equipment and student IT infrastructure.

    Yes. Wye Valley NHS Trust operates Hereford County Hospital and associated sites, generating medical device and clinical IT WEEE. We work with NHS estates teams under compliant contracts with full NHS Supply Chain and ICO documentation.

    Every Hereford WEEE collection includes waste transfer notes, Duty of Care certificates, recycling certificates and hazardous waste consignment notes where applicable. For defence sector businesses, chain-of-custody documentation is available. All records are retained for the legally required period.

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    Covering HR postcodes across Hereford, Ross-on-Wye, Leominster, Ledbury and Herefordshire. 2 CEF business drop-off points with experience in defence, food production and NHS WEEE.