What is WEEE?

The Waste Electrical or Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive requires countries to maximise separate collection and environmentally friendly processing of these items. In the UK, distributors (including retailers) must provide a system which allows all customers buying new electrical equipment the opportunity to recycle their old items free of charge. Those establishing their own take‐back scheme must as a minimum offer all customers buying new electrical equipment free take back of their old electricals on a like‐for‐like basis.

Why Recycle?

Unwanted electrical equipment is the UKs fastest growing type of waste. Many electrical items can be repaired or recycled, saving natural resources and the environment. If you do not recycle, electrical equipment will end up in landfill where hazardous substances will leak out and cause soil and water contamination – harming wildlife and also human health.

To remind you that old electrical equipment can be recycled, it is now marked with a crossed‐out wheeled bin symbol. Please do not throw any electrical equipment (including those marked with the crossed out wheeled bin symbol) in your bin.

We Can Help

If you buy a new Vorwerk vacuum cleaner directly from VK Direct Ltd, we will arrange to recycle your old vacuum cleaner free of charge if you return it to us within 28 days.

Please call 0844 8000 123 for further information.

WEEE Declaration of Compliance

VK Direct Ltd WEEE Producer Number: WEE/FC0044SY/PRO.

As a producer of electrical appliances, VK Direct Ltd complies with the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Waste Directive (WEEE). As a member of the Valpak Compliance Scheme, the contribution we make into this scheme helps fund the development of civic recycling facilities called Designated Collection Facilities for the disposal of end-of-life household electrical products.