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More than two million tonnes of electronic and electrical waste is discarded every year. With so much new technology being churned out year after year, and a general attitude to throw out the old whenever something new supersedes it, this probably comes as no surprise.

The problem is – and it is a major problem –more than 75 per cent of waste electrical goods end up in landfill. Here, lead and other toxins such as arsenic, cadmium, mercury and certain flame retardants cause soil and water contamination.

The potential harm to wildlife, nature and human health is significant. Toxins emanating from the breakdown of electrical components can cause major problems for the communities that surround the landfill sites as soil and water suffer pollution.

Our Policy on Re-use and Recycling of Electrical Appliances

The fact is that a great deal of the electrical items that are discarded could actually be recycled or repaired. So, instead of discarding such items and raising the potential for health and environmental risks, and putting pressure on natural resources, wouldn’t it be better to salvage and recondition rather than throw away and forget?

At Anderson Trade we believe it is vitally important for people to be aware of the consequences of a throw-away attitude when it comes to electrical items, and also to know the alternatives so that change can start to take place. This goes for businesses as much as consumers. In fact, businesses that decide to take a stand and introduce an electrical recycling and repair policy could really help to make a difference.

Government Intervention

In response to the growing issue of electrical waste and the resulting contamination risk, the government introduced the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Regulations in 2006. These were updated in 2013.

If you have ever seen a symbol on an electrical or battery operated item that shows a wheelie bin with a cross through it, this denotes that the product should not be discarded in the regular refuse system. Instead, it should sent for repair and then re-used, or recycled at the nearest recycling facility. This is all part of the WEEE Regulations.

The Anderson Trade Policy on Electrical Recycling

Here at Anderson Trade, we take electrical recycling very seriously. To help with the efforts to reduce the volume of electrical appliances going to landfill, we have devised a system whereby anyone purchasing a new appliance from us can deposit their like-for-like used WEEE item with us. We will then deal with it either by repairing and reconditioning, or recycling using appropriate means. This take-back scheme does not affect any statutory rights.

In addition, anyone with a domestic product from the Numatic range has the opportunity to take the item to their local recycling facility. Numatic has put funds in place to recycle end of life products, which means your local authority’s resources are being spared every time one of their machines is deposited for recycling.

For commercial and industrial Numatic machines, there is an agreement in place with Valpak Recycling Limited. Customers simply contact Valpak to organise the necessary recycling (info@valpack.co.uk) quoting Numatic’s registration number WEE/AA0045SY/PRO.

If you’d like to learn more about Anderson Trade’s policy on electrical appliance recycling, or would like information on your specific brand and any arrangements in place to deal with them under the WEEE Regulations, please do not hesitate to get in touch

If you are looking to purchase a cleaning solution for your organisation, such as a commercial vacuum cleaner, hard floor cleaner or scrubber dryer, then you will no doubt be somewhat overwhelmed by the volume of choice on offer.

What is right for one business or set of requirements is not always going to match the same for another and as a result, attempting to conduct your own research online can often lead to confusion and conflicting advice.

Whilst there are numerous buyers’ guides out there (we have published a few ourselves, listed at the end of this post), there really is no substitute for tailored advice – from a human!

Imagine being able to ask as many questions as you need to: questions that are specific to your needs rather than someone else’s. This is not always possible because, perhaps as a sign of the times, many suppliers of commercial cleaning machines are online only.

Free Demonstrations

Something else that truly makes a difference when you are making an investment into a commercial cleaning machine is the opportunity to see it in action.

The good news is, with Anderson Trade, personalised advice and demonstrations are all totally possible.

Anderson Trade is a nationwide supplier of commercial vacuum, carpet and hard floor cleaners and also stocks an extensive variety of spares, accessories and janitorial supplies. Our service extends beyond online supply, because we know how important the personal touch is, plus we prefer to forge relationships with our customers rather than simply transact with them.

Total Reassurance

We’ve been delivering to the trade for many years now and have learnt from experience that customers feel a lot more reassured when they are able to speak to someone who understands their needs. We also know how challenging it is to make a buying decision without first seeing a range of options in action, which is precisely why we offer free demonstrations on all our commercial cleaners.

We also offer a service and repair facility. Again this is completely tailored and personalised and we guarantee to do our utmost to provide the fastest turnaround possible, as we know how crucial it is to keep downtime to an absolute minimum. You can drop your machine in to us, arrange to send it or we’ll organise a collection: whatever works best for you.

All Orders Fully Guaranteed

With Anderson Trade, you will always get precisely what you need, whether that’s a commercial cleaning machine, a replacement part or an accessory to make things even simpler for you. In addition we offer a money back guarantee: if you are not totally satisfied with what you have purchased from us then you are welcome to return it to us for a full refund. We’ll even organise a collection for you if that’s easier, simply deducting any costs from your refund.

Trade Account Facilities

Trade customers are offered the benefit of account facilities too, offering the chance to pay on invoice, enjoy trade discounts and receive exclusive offers.

If you are in the process of sourcing a new commercial vacuum cleaner, hard floor cleaner, scrubber dryer, rotary floor polisher or any other type of commercial cleaning machine, then why not talk to Anderson Trade? You’ll have access to a huge range of products including some of the world’s leading brands, as well as that all-important tailored advice from experts who take time to understand your individual requirements.

For that traditional service you know makes all the difference, get in touch with Anderson Trade.