Request
I am conducting research into the scale of electronic waste (e-waste) generated across UK local authorities for public awareness and educational purposes.
Please could you provide the following information regarding electronic waste collected by your council:
1. Annual totals of electronic waste collected:
Please provide the total amount (in kilograms or tonnes) of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) collected by your authority per year for the years:
2. Breakdown by type of item (if available):
If possible, please break down the annual totals into categories such as:
- Large household appliances (e.g. fridges, washing machines)
- Small household appliances (e.g. toasters, kettles)
- IT and telecoms equipment (e.g. laptops, phones)
- Consumer electronics (e.g. TVs, speakers)
- Lighting equipment
- Other WEEE categories (if applicable)
3. Collection source:
Please indicate whether the data includes:
- Household waste
- Commercial/business waste
- Or both
Response
Dover District Council does not hold the information you are seeking as we are only the wase collection authority for domestic waste and we do not collect electronic waste as part of this service. The waste disposal authority within our District is Kent County Council and they should be able to assist you and can be contacted at the following address: freedomofinformation@kent.gov.uk.