Recycling of electrical waste up 23% in wexford

Recycling centres in Wexford took in 23% more electrical waste in 2020 despite the Covid 19 pandemic.

That's according to a study from WEEE Ireland who says it's part of a larger trend with the public being more aware of environmental issues. January 2021 saw a 7% decrease year on year when it comes to electrical recycling, which WEEE puts down to the re-introduction of the 5km limit and a lack of opportunities for people to recycle their waste. CEO of WEEE Ireland Leo Donovan says a lot of people in the South East saw lockdown as an chance to clear out the house: [audio wav="https://www.southeastradio.ie/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Leo-Donovan-Electrical-Waste-.wav"][/audio]