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WEEE Directive

The core content of the WEEE directive


From August 13, 2005, manufacturers of electrical and electronic equipment circulating on the EU market must legally assume the responsibility of paying for the cost of scrapped products. At the same time, EU member states are obliged to formulate their own plans for the recovery of electronic and electrical products and establish relevant Supporting recycling facilities enable end users of electrical and electronic products to handle scrapped equipment easily and free of charge.


WEEE directive covers product range

Large appliances
2. Small household appliances
3. Communication equipment
4. Consumer Electronics and Equipment
5. Lighting equipment
6. Electric equipment
7. Toys, Entertainment and Sports Equipment
8. Medical equipment
9. Testing and Control Instruments
10. Vending Machines

WEEE directive target

On August 13, 2005, the producers established or used a recycling system. After one year, they reached the target of 50%-80% recovery rate assessment. (The manufacturers, including their importers and distributors, are responsible for recycling and disposal of waste electrical and electronic products entering the EU market.) product).