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National WEEE, Corporate Surplus & Tech Reuse Programme

Reducing Waste. Expanding Digital Access. Supporting UK Communities.

The MHW Foundation operates one of the UK’s emerging community focused WEEE and surplus redistribution programmes. We partner with retailers, manufacturers, fulfilment centres and logistics providers to divert surplus and end of life electrical goods away from landfill transforming them into meaningful support for families, schools and vulnerable individuals.

Our multisite operation combines WEEE compliant recycling and bulk redistribution, ensuring every item delivers maximum environmental and social value.

What We Collect

We work with UK retailers, distributors and manufacturers to collect and process:

IT & Tech

  • Laptops, desktops, monitors, servers
  • Tablets, mobile phones, accessories
  • Printers, scanners, AV equipment
  • Music equipment

WEEE & Electricals

  • Small household electricals.
  • Mixed WEEE streams.
  • Faulty / damaged returns.
  • End-of-line and failed deliveries
  • Ink cartridges, toners & consumables.
  • Appliances (small)

Surplus Goods

  • Toys & children’s items
  • Animal food
  • Hygiene products
  • Household essentials
  • Seasonal overstock

Fleet capability

Our Process: Secure. Compliant. Impact Driven.

Responsible Recycling & Compliance

We work with accredited national recycling partners to ensure all unusable or end of life items are processed safely, ethically and in line with UK environmental regulations.

Whether it’s WEEE, metals, plastics or mixed materials, our partners provide:

  • Zero to landfill recycling routes

  • Certified disposal and compliance reporting

  • Secure handling of sensitive or branded goods

  • Full traceability for corporate ESG requirements

This ensures every donation usable or not is managed responsibly while protecting our partners’ brand, data, and sustainability commitments.

Environmental & Social Impact

Our Green Initiative delivers:

Environmental Impact

  • Tonnes of WEEE diverted from landfill.
  • Circular economy through reuse and refurbishment.
  • Reduced CO₂ emissions for corporate partners
  • Full compliance with UK WEEE regulations

Social Impact

  • Digital inclusion for vulnerable families
  • Devices for education and remote support
  • Redistribution of essential goods nationwide
  • Funding for therapy services through circular reuse

Why Corporates Partner With Us

We turn surplus, returns and WEEE into measurable environmental and social impact.

Become a Green Initiative Partner

We are currently onboarding new partners in retail, tech, logistics, manufacturing and distribution.

To discuss partnership options or arrange a trial collection: info@mhw-foundation.org