The acronym WEEE stands for Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment. WEEE is a blanket term for electrical equipment that is no longer required or faulty beyond repair. It covers equipment powered by a plug or battery. It also includes components used to make electrical equipment. There are currently ten categories of WEEE; Large household appliances Electrical and electronic tools Toys, leisure and sports equipment Medical devices Monitoring and control equipment Automatic dispensers Small household appliances IT and telecommunications equipment Consumer equipment Lighting equipment