BRC Response to WEEE Consultation on Takeback of Electrical Items

Reacting to DEFRA's WEEE consultation on the takeback of electrical goods, Andrew Opie, Director of Food and Sustainability at the BRC, said: 

‘Retailers support measures to improve electrical recycling but the Government shouldn’t pretend this comes at no cost to consumers. Removing the option to charge legitimate costs to take back and efficiently recycle large electricals will put more pressure on prices and inflation which will be paid for by consumers.’