Recover value from e-waste

WEEE waste

WEEE SHREDDERS

WEEE. It’s a growing recycling challenge. The circular economy is only going to grow, so the valuable commodities found within WEEE should not be carelessly disposed of. With clever thinking, they can be salvaged and recycled/reused.

In today’s throwaway society, waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) poses one of the world’s biggest recycling problems. Despite stringent regulations, more than 2 million tonnes of WEEE are produced and discarded every year, in the UK alone. But within every piece of ‘redundant’ equipment lie a number of high-value component parts that – in line with the waste hierarchy – should be liberated, segregated and recycled. It doesn’t just make environmental sense – this methodology can yield impressive business revenue too.

See the WEEE in action

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Our WEEE shredder range

Designed for safe, efficient, and profitable e-waste processing, our WEEE shredders handle everything from small electronics to bulky equipment.

Easy maintenance

Particle precision

RS Shredders

High performance

Heavy duty

XR Shredders

Compact

Robust

S Shredders

Energy-efficient

Volume reduction

ZR Shredders

Altech
Now processing WEEE that would have been uneconomic to handle without this UNTHA shredder on hand, which means more projects, reduced costs and greater revenue yield.

Colin Warren

MANAGING DIRECTOR

RECOVER VALUE FROM E-WASTE

Why shred WEEE?

With careful handling, these materials—including high‑worth Platinum Group Metals (PGMs) and Rare Earth Metals (REMs)—can be salvaged, recycled, and reused, enhancing UK resource security while creating profitable business opportunities.

Our purpose-built e‑waste shredders recover these high-value recyclates safely and efficiently, with full DIN-level compliance. Using four-shaft technology with configurable screens, they produce consistent particle sizes from 15–100 mm, maximising revenue, supporting responsible recycling, and helping you meet the stricter 2019 WEEE Regulations. While enforcement is improving, the illegal trade and processing of WEEE still pose a risk, potentially allowing hazardous substances such as cadmium and mercury to enter general waste streams.

See our shredders in action and discover how they can transform your WEEE processing.

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What WEEE can we shred?

Engineered for versatility, our WEEE shredders handle a wide variety of tough, mixed and contaminated waste streams with consistent, high-throughput performance.

Large household appliances

Medical devices & monitoring equipment

Small household appliances

IT & telecommunications equipment

Automatic dispensers

Consumer goods

Electric and electronic tools

Toys and leisure equipment

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Have questions about e-waste processing, recovery of high-value metals, or compliance with WEEE regulations? Our team can guide you on the best shredding solutions for your waste streams and help you unlock maximum value.

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