Waste electronics: £3.5m boost for reuse and collection of small electricals

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WEEE Fund aims to make it easier for people to reuse small electricals which too often end up in bins or are recycled incorrectly

A £3.5m fund aimed at boosting household collection and reuse of waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) has been launched this week, with project bids now sought from local councils and reuse...

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