Energy: Meters

(asked on 22nd November 2017) - View Source

Question to the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy:

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what waste and recycling policies he has put in place as part of the smart meter roll-out for (a) old meters, (b) malfunctioning or faulty smart meters and (c) in-home displays and smart meters that have reached the end of their shelf-life.


This question was answered on 27th November 2017

Energy suppliers, their installation contractors or meter asset providers acting on their behalf, are responsible for the proper removal, re-use, recycling and disposal of traditional meters. They have a Duty of Care under existing waste legislation to ensure that waste arising from the removal of meters is appropriately managed. In doing they will determine whether the meter should be re-used, recycled or disposed of. This applies to all metering equipment, including In-Home Displays, be it traditional or smart. Depending on the meter type, the Waste Electrical and Electronic Regulations (for which the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs is responsible) may also apply, requiring the original manufacturer of the meter to contribute to the collection, treatment, recovery and environmentally sound disposal of the meter.

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