No plans to support retailers with electrical waste, says Minister

The government says it has no plans to help shops with the cost of getting rid of old electrical goods at civic amenity sites.

MHK Kate Lord-Brennan asked what support there is for retailers who accept old electrical items when selling new ones.

In response, Environment, Food and Agriculture Minister Clare Barber said disposal costs are the responsibility of consumers. 

She added unlike the Isle of Man, the UK operates a scheme to fund the collection, treatment, recovery and safe disposal of household electrical goods.