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A1 Compliance scheme welcomes re-approval
The Electronic Waste Company has taken on three full-time members of staff at its Redruth headquarters, and fourth member of staff based in Birmingham.
The Electronic Waste Company has welcomed an Environment Agency decision to renew its WEEE Producer Compliance Scheme licence.
Since 2007, The Electronic Waste Company has operated the A1 Compliance scheme, enabling electrical equipment producers to meet their obligations under the European WEEE Regulations.
A1 Compliance specialises in category three, four and display obligations and the Environment Agency’s approval will safeguard up to 12 jobs.
The company, which has members across the UK, remains the only scheme to be based in the South West peninsula, at Pool in Cornwall.
Damian Lambkin, The Electronic Waste Company’s CEO said: “The renewal of this licence is terrific news for The Electronic Waste Company and A1 Compliance members. With a question mark over other Compliance Schemes, our members can have peace of mind knowing that their legal obligations will continue to be met.”
The Environment Agency has renewed The Electronic Waste Company’s licence, allowing it to operate the Compliance Scheme from 2010 to 2013.
The Electronic Waste Company’s approval coincides with the failure of many existing schemes to be relicensed, including Transform, City Compliance and Econo-WEEE.
Damian continued: “We know that the failure of some schemes to be relicensed will create uncertainty and we’re prepared for calls from members of other Compliance Schemes who are concerned about their legal position.
We’re happy to provide advice, and if producers have no option but to change schemes, there is plenty of time before they absolutely have to reregister.”
The Electronic Waste Company was among the first businesses to apply successfully for a three-year Compliance Scheme licence in 2007.
A1 Compliance has remained one of the best value schemes, thanks in part to the fact that The Electronic Waste Company’s operates is own Designated Collection Facility and Approved Authorised Treatment Facility.
This “one-stop shop” approach has been supplemented by partnerships with other private DCFs around the UK, allowing it to accept all WEEE categories
Since setting up the Compliance Scheme, The Electronic Waste Company has been awarded ISO 14001 and 9001 for commitment to its environmental and process management.
The Electronic Waste Company also carries the British Standard BS8555 for environmental compliance and operates a “0% to landfill” policy.
The company has won numerous national and local accolades, including the recognition in the National Recycling Awards and from the British Chambers of Commerce
This entry was posted on Friday, December 11th, 2009 at 11:16 am and is filed under News.
