Electronic Waste Collected by Local Authority
I am writing to request information under the Freedom of Information Act 2000. I am conducting research into the scale of electronic waste (e-waste) generated across UK local authorities for public awareness and educational purposes. Please could you provide the following information regarding electronic waste collected by your council: 1. Annual totals of electronic waste collected: Please provide the total amount (in kilograms or tonnes) of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) collected by your authority per year for the years: * 2025 * 2026 2. Breakdown by type of item (if available): If possible, please break down the annual totals into categories such as: * Large household appliances (e.g. fridges, washing machines) * Small household appliances (e.g. toasters, kettles) * IT and telecoms equipment (e.g. laptops, phones) * Consumer electronics (e.g. TVs, speakers) * Lighting equipment * Other WEEE categories (if applicable) 3. Collection source: Please indicate whether the data includes: * Household waste * Commercial/business waste * Or both 4. Format: If possible, please provide the information in an Excel (.xls or .xlsx) or CSV format. If parts of this request are not available, please provide the data that you do hold.