Cloud Pursuit UK
Cloud Pursuit UK

Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Compliance Policy

Purpose

Cloud Pursuit UK Ltd is committed to minimising the environmental impact of its operations and ensuring that all Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) is managed responsibly and in compliance with applicable UK legislation.

This policy sets out our approach to the procurement, use, reuse, recycling, and disposal of electrical and electronic equipment in a manner that supports sustainability, data security, and regulatory compliance.

Scope

This policy applies to:

  • All employees, contractors, and third parties acting on behalf of Cloud Pursuit UK Ltd
  • All electrical and electronic equipment owned, leased, or used by Cloud Pursuit UK Ltd
  • Equipment deployed at client sites, data centres, offices, or remote working locations

Regulatory Compliance

Cloud Pursuit UK Ltd complies with:

  • The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2013 (UK)
  • Applicable environmental protection legislation
  • Relevant data protection obligations, including UK GDPR, where equipment contains data-bearing media

Definition of WEEE

WEEE includes any electrical or electronic equipment that:

  • Requires electricity or electromagnetic fields to operate
  • Has reached end-of-life, become obsolete, damaged, or surplus to operational requirements

Examples include:

  • Servers, network devices, firewalls, switches
  • Laptops, desktops, monitors
  • Storage devices (includes Hard Drives, Solid State Drives)
  • Power supplies, cables, and peripherals

Responsibilities

Cloud Pursuit UK Ltd

Cloud Pursuit UK Ltd will:

  • Ensure WEEE is identified, segregated, and handled appropriately
  • Use authorised and licensed WEEE disposal and recycling partners
  • Maintain records of disposal and recycling where required
  • Ensure secure handling of data-bearing equipment prior to disposal

Employees and Contractors

Employees and contractors must:

  • Not dispose of electrical equipment via general waste
  • Follow internal processes for decommissioning and disposal
  • Report damaged, obsolete, or surplus equipment to management
  • Ensure equipment is returned for secure disposal when leaving the organisation

Disposal and Recycling Approach

Cloud Pursuit UK Ltd follows the waste hierarchy, prioritising:

  1. Reuse – where equipment remains fit for purpose
  2. Refurbishment – where practical and secure
  3. Recycling – via authorised WEEE recyclers
  4. Disposal – only where no other option is viable

All WEEE disposal is carried out through:

  • Licensed waste carriers
  • Approved recycling and treatment facilities
  • Partners who comply with environmental and data protection standards

Data Security Considerations

Where WEEE contains data-bearing components:

  • Data is securely erased or destroyed prior to disposal
  • Storage media is handled in line with Cloud Pursuit’s Information Security policies
  • Certificates of destruction or erasure are obtained where appropriate

This ensures protection of:

  • Client data
  • Personal data
  • Commercially sensitive information

Supplier and Partner Management

Cloud Pursuit UK Ltd works only with suppliers and partners who:

  • Comply with WEEE regulations
  • Hold appropriate environmental licences
  • Demonstrate responsible recycling and disposal practices

Environmental and compliance considerations form part of supplier selection and review processes.

Monitoring and Review

This policy is:

  • Reviewed periodically to ensure continued compliance
  • Updated in line with regulatory or operational changes
  • Communicated to relevant staff and contractors as required

Contact

For questions regarding this policy or WEEE disposal arrangements, please contact: [email protected]