Infrastructure Minister Michelle Haywood says her department hasn't changed any rules about disposing of microwave ovens.
In Tynwald this week she faced questions from Arbory, Malew and Castletown MHK Jason Moorhouse.
He wanted to know about changes made by the DOI, but Dr Haywood said it was the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture that had new regulations.
She said a new contractor took over exporting waste electrical items earlier this year:
Second weather warning this weekend
A second weather warning for heavy rain has been issued for this weekend.
Does government plan to press ahead with min wage rise?
Does the government plan to press ahead with its minimum wage rise this year?
Where has government found £11m in savings?
Where has the government found more than £11 million worth of savings?
Is there border security for Irish sailings?
What sort of border security is there in place for sailings to Ireland?
Emergency powers used to fell trees
Douglas Council's used emergency powers to cut down trees after it was found they posed a risk to homes.
Busy road in West to close next week
A busy road in the west of the Island will close on Monday.
Free period products would cost £90k in 1st year
The government providing free period products will cost around £90,000 in the first year.
MHK wants to know about bail condition breaches
An MHK wants to know if records are kept on people who breach bail conditions.
