Abigail has gained her experience in both sales and customer service within the waste management sector and therefore already has a keen understanding of this business sector.

Samantha has been previously been employed within various business development roles over the last 6 years which has enabled her to gain considerable experience in building and maintaining customer / supplier relationships in addition to her possessing an enviable sales track record.

Office Manager Jessica Tennant had the following to say;

“Over the past 18 months, we have witnessed a rapid development of the business and we really have gone from strength to strength.  The foundation of our success has always been a very strong focus on customer service and a prolonged campaign of targeted new business generation. We are delighted to be able to confirm these two new additions to our customer support team here at Broughton Hall, and we are very excited about the value that they are able to bring to the table. Both Abigail and Samantha have proven track records in sales and customer service and have already slotted straight into our existing team.  I am confident both of them will be a huge success and that we can shape a rewarding career for them both through the many years ahead.”

Take a look at our new battery compliance section and get peace of mind when it comes to your obligation by becoming an Early Bird member today.

Uniserve is a global company with an annual combined turnover of some £500m, who provides an excellent strategic fit to Recycling in Action and Comply Direct given its customer base is largely made up of large blue chip UK companies such as the major retailers.

The Uniserve Group Head Office is based at the London Mega Terminal in Tilbury, Essex and this state of the art location provides an excellent platform for onward distribution outside the UK.

Being part of the Uniserve Group enables us to pay best market prices for baled recyclable materials to our suppliers by utilising Uniserve’s global freight expertise to return such materials direct for recycling in the far East, in addition to our existing outlets in the UK and Europe.

Through dealing directly with paper mills and plastic processing companies in countries such as China, Taiwan and India we avoid any middlemen and we are able to increase logistics efficiencies that not only enable to pay a higher revenue for materials but enable us to demonstrate carbon dioxide reductions to suppliers for the movement of their waste materials. All waste material movements are accompanying by the necessary Duty of Care paperwork and full audit trail to end processor.

Through this Uniserve link we are most effective when working with large importing companies who have central Distribution Centres and who already backhaul their packaging waste from their stores to the DC. We would look to load up baled packaging waste directly in the containers arriving at DCs with imported products from the far East.

For more information on the Uniserve Group please visit their website.

The targeting begins

The EA has confirmed that to date it has received 2,500 registrations of obligated producer companies across all the approved producer compliance schemes. This is less than the target they had of a minimum of 4,000 producers having registered by the 15 March 2007 deadline. The EA will therefore be undertaking some specific targeting of SIC codes and certain market sectors to try and increase the numbers of companies registering as producers under the WEEE regulations to the target level of at least 4,000 by the commencement of financial responsibilities from 1 July 2007. Comply Direct is continuing to recruit obligated companies and is pleased to confirm that it has achieved its target of a minimum 5% market share of the WEEE compliance market in terms of number of member companies.

Still unsure if you’re obligated?

It’s essential you understand whether your company is obligated as a producer of WEEE. The regulations are now in place and every obligated company must be a member of a compliance scheme or face the legal consequences of not complying. If you want help in determining your WEEE obligation then click here or you can contact our team by calling 0844 873 1034.

As an approved packaging compliance scheme, Comply Direct has a successful track record in offering effective producer compliance. This is underpinned with Comply Direct’s wider experience of logistics and waste management.

Comply Direct’s WEEE compliance scheme is open to membership across all categories of WEEE and in both the B2B and B2C sectors.

Don’t delay

The UK WEEE Regulations require manufacturers and importers of electrical and electronic equipment to join an approved compliance scheme by the 15 March 2007.

Find out more about joining our WEEE compliance scheme.

We are delighted that the Environment Agency has approved our application and that we are one of the first producer compliance schemes now officially approved to provide full WEEE compliance services.

Our scheme has been established to provide full WEEE compliance that is hassle-free, online and the lowest possible cost. Our service is particularly suited to SMEs and has been driven by existing clients who wanted a scheme that would cut through the confusion and offer a simple and low cost option.

As an approved packaging compliance scheme, Comply Direct has a successful track record in offering effective producer compliance. This is underpinned with Comply Direct’s wider experience of logistics and waste management.

Comply Direct’s WEEE compliance scheme is open to membership across all categories of WEEE and in both the B2B and B2C sectors.

Don’t delay

The UK WEEE Regulations require manufacturers and importers of electrical and electronic equipment to join an approved compliance scheme by the 15 March 2007.

Find out more about joining our WEEE compliance scheme.

North (Huddersfield)

Thursday 8th February: 10.30am to 2pm
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West Yorkshire
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South (Hemel Hempstead)

Tuesday 20th February: 9.30am to 1pm
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Central (Leicester)

Thursday 22nd February: 9.30am to 1pm
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* Free car parking is available at all venues.

What will the seminars cover?

A full agenda will be sent to delegates in advance. Although there will be an opportunity for companies to find out more about the Comply Direct’s WEEE compliance scheme, there will be no obligation to join.

• What exactly is WEEE?
• The aims of the legislation
• Producer obligations
• Latest timetable and deadlines
• What are the likely costs?
• Compliance options
• Why Comply Direct?

Want to attend a seminar?

Places are strictly limited and will be allocated on a first come first served basis. Two delegate places can be registered per company. Let us help you turn WEEE from a risk to an opportunity. Book your place now.

UK wide WEEE seminars

We are holding a series of free seminars in early 2007 to help companies understand their legal obligations under WEEE. Places are strictly first come first served. Find out more about our seminars and register your interest now.

Want to know if you’re obligated?

Use our quick and simple online tool to find out now.

If obligated, you will need to register with an approved compliance scheme to meet your obligations and supply data on how much EEE you place on the market each calendar year. You also need to say whether you supplied the equipment for household or business use. You will get a WEEE producer registration number that you will need to give to anyone who distributes or sells your equipment. You will also need to mark your products with a crossed out wheelie bin from 1st April 2007. If you fail to comply you will be breaking the law and may be liable to a fine.

Why use Comply Direct to offset your obligation?

We’ve taken a fresh approach to the issue of WEEE compliance. In response to market demand, we’ve established Comply Direct as a simple and low cost online solution.

We offer services that are clearly targeted and transparently priced. This means you only pay for the services you require and we can meet your individual needs at the lowest possible cost.

Our online approach ensures our service is accessible and easy to use. As a member you can access all resources and submit the required documentation online. This avoids excessive administration, saves time and has clear cost-benefits that we then pass on to you.

To ensure it really is hassle-free, our online service is also underpinned by an experienced team, offering dedicated support and expertise.

Being part of Recycling in Action means our compliance service is supported by in-house UK-based recycling facilities and logistics. The integrated nature of these facilities means we can offer a ‘one-stop-shop’ solution with many cost-benefits. It also means members benefit from the ongoing investment in latest waste recycling technology and techniques.

All these aspects make Comply Direct the clear choice for companies looking for a smarter way to fulfil their WEEE obligations.

Have a look at our three key services:

Compliance

Make sure you’re prepared for full WEEE compliance. Join as an early-bird member and get access to our members area, receive expert guidance and benefit from discounts.

Consultancy

We have simple packages that will guide you through the process, whatever the nature and size of your business.

Collection

Our service is supported by our WEEE recycling facilities. We are already collecting and recycling WEEE on behalf of many organisations.

Are you paying too much for packaging compliance? Are you paying for extra services such as consultancy which you don’t use? Now’s the time to consider your options.

An alternative approach with Comply Direct

We are a new scheme with a new approach. We provide simple and hassle-free compliance at the lowest possible cost. By offering online support and data submission, and by having access to our own PRN supply, we ensure our membership costs are the most competitive in the industry. Added to this, our members only pay for the services they require.

Act now – don’t get locked in

Terms and conditions for resignation from packaging compliance schemes are typically 60 days. This means you need to resign from your current scheme before the end of October 2006. Resignation is a simple letter to your scheme. If you don’t resign in line with the number of days required then in reality you are locked in to your current scheme. So even if you’re still only considering your options, make sure you check the resignation terms of your existing compliance scheme.

Compare the difference

We can provide you with a direct cost comparison of the costs you have incurred for 2006 with your existing scheme and what you would have paid if you’d been a member of Comply Direct. Contact us now to discover the difference.

Day 1: Tuesday 12 September

After a very early start for all the Recycling in Action team, the first day has proved a great success. Our stand certainly is “refreshingly different” in its clean and modern design. We’ve created a space where people can come and meet the team, either one-to-one or there are two dedicated areas for meetings.

The stand was buzzing with activity all day and we’ve all met lots of new companies and people who are interested in our new approach to waste recycling and compliance. Ater a long day we headed for some refreshment of our own to recharge in anticipation of another busy day. 

Day 2: Wednesday 13 September

Colleagues from our plastics recycling plant in Wales joined us today – providing much needed extra pairs of hands as it was another frantic day on stand 572.

We’ve had some great conversations with businesses looking to divert their recyclables from landfill and many have been particularly pleased with the fact that we’re offering a UK-based solution. We’ve also been able to offer integrated packaging compliance, which has attracted interest from companies who currently register directly with the EA.

It has to be said though that one of the highlights of the stand is the trophy taking pride of place on the bar. This trophy has been the envy of other stands, representing the fact that we have just won the Waste World Cup, beating 27 other teams (many of them fellow exhibitors!).

Day 3: Thursday 14 September

Another busy day – the show was wrapped up in fine style with more visitors to the stand and a few beers opened. It’s been a great few days at RWM. An excellence opportunity to show the industry and the market what we’re achieving.