UK Government Sets Plans for Amazon, eBay to Contribute to E-Waste RecyclingUK Government Sets Plans for Amazon, eBay to Contribute to E-Waste Recycling

The UK Government have announced plans to hold international retailers responsible for paying their “fair share” for recycling of electrical waste in Britain.

December 10, 2024

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The UK Government have announced plans to hold international retailers responsible for paying their “fair share” for recycling of electrical waste in Britain.

Retailers such as Apple Retail UK, Tesco, Microsoft and more contribute to an Environmental Agency fund for e-waste collection, but companies like Amazon and eBay have avoided doing the same. Now, Mary Creagh, Circular Economy Minister, has announced that these online retailers will be expected to pay the same costs.

"Under these new plans, online marketplaces – Amazon, eBay and others – will face much tougher obligations to ensure that overseas sellers who use their platforms contribute to that cost of collection and recycling,” said Creagh.

"There can be no free-riding in the UK economy and it’s really important that we capture the previous materials in waste materials and that we keep those resources in use for longer."

The costs are expected to go into effect in January 2026

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