BSI – The Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment Directive

The European Union’s (EU) WEEE Directive imposes the responsibility for the disposal of waste from electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) on the manufacturers. In order to avoid incurring excessive and unnecessary costs in meeting recycling and environmental requirements, manufactures now must look at how to reduce waste from electrical and electronic equipment, and improve its environmental performance.

It is important to understand that the EU does not impose the requirements of its Directives directly on companies or consumers, but rather on its Member States. As a result, some EU countries might have a national standard; some will use a voluntary scheme; others will have enforcement agencies or certification schemes. In addition, each Member State has a different approach regarding fines and penalties that can be imposed.

With the BSI - The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive - Requirements and Implementation, you are provided with:

• Who will be affected by these changes and the implications?
• Compliance schemes
• The Directive’s general requirements
• The situation in each EU member state. Including the country level:
  • General requirements for producers
  • Legislation
  • Approval of recycling organizations
  • Permits, registration fees for different schemes, reporting and penalties
  • Contact details for recycling, reuse and recovery plants
  • Collection points
  • Notes and additional information
• WEEE overview in Other Countries
• Derogations and Council Decisions
• Environment Ministries Worldwide
• Directive 2002/96/EC
• Directive 2002/95/EC