Scale of electronic waste (e-waste) generated across UK local authorities

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:



2025

2026



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



4. Format: If possible, please provide the information in an Excel (.xls or .xlsx) or CSV format.

Please see the attached Excel Document .

To answer question 3 this data is from Household waste.

“Should you require the attachments mentioned above please contact customerinformationservice@lincolnshire.gov.uk with the below reference number and this can be provided.”