WEEE Regulations

Waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) WEEE is the fastest growing waste stream in the UK. The WEEE Regulations aim to reduce the amount of this waste going to landfill, and increase recovery and recycling rates.

There are certain requirements for WEEE relating to:

• separate collection, disposal and recycling
• standards for its treatment at authorised facilities
• collection, recycling and recovery targets

Key dates: -

The regulations came into force on 2 January 2007.

Producers had to join a compliance scheme by 15 March 2007.

Producers have to mark electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) from 1 April 2007.

Full responsibility for treating and recycling household WEEE began on 1 July 2007.

Further Information

Please visit the WEEE Recycling Network website for independent help and advice regarding WEEEE issues.