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<p><strong> </strong></p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Existing obligations in relation to the
removal, recycling and disposal of traditional gas and electricity meters apply for
the smart meter rollout.</p><p> </p><p>Companies have responsibilities under the Waste
Electric and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive. The WEEE Directive implements
the principle of “extended producer responsibility”. Under this principle, producers
are required to take financial responsibility for the environmental impact of the
products that they place on the market, specifically when those products become waste.
It seeks to reduce the amount of such waste going to landfill by encouraging separate
collection and subsequent treatment, re-use, recovery, recycling and environmentally
sound disposal.</p><p> </p><p>Large suppliers involved in the smart meter rollout
have developed their own strategies for the safe recycling or disposal of gas and
electricity meters. Gas and electricity meters are refurbished and refitted where
possible or ultimately recycled in line with manufacturer guidelines.</p><p> </p>
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