WEEE Directive

<span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN;">Key points to know about the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive to reduce e-waste

The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE) is a European legislation that aims to reduce the negative environmental impact of electronic waste. Here are some key points to know about the WEEE Directive:

EEE categories covered by WEEE :

1. Temperature exchange equipment.
2. Monitors, monitors and equipment containing screens with a surface area greater than 100 cm2.
3. Lamps.
4. Large equipment (any external dimension greater than 50 cm).
5. Small equipment (no external dimension greater than 50 cm).
6. Small IT and telecommunications equipment (no external dimension greater than 50 cm).

Objectives of the WEEE Directive:

• Producers must register with the national regulatory authorities of each EU country where the product is sold and declare the sales volumes of each product type.
• Producers must organize or participate in a collection system for end-of-life EEE for recovery, reuse and recyclability purposes.
• EEE must be marked with a crossed-out trash can symbol.
• Producers must meet the goals of recovery, reuse and recyclability of WEEE.

Recoverability, reusability and recyclability objectives for WEEE :

• For WEEE falling under categories 1 or 4 of Annex III, 85 % is recovered and 80 % is prepared for reuse and recycling.
• For WEEE falling under category 2 of Annex III, 80 % is recovered and 70 % is prepared for reuse and recycling.
• For WEEE falling under category 5 or 6 of Annex III, 75 % is recovered and 55 % is prepared for reuse and recycling.
• For WEEE falling under category 3 of Annex III, 80 % shall be recycled.

How ComplyMarket can help you:

The ComplyMarket team can help you achieve the recoverability, reusability, and recyclability goals of the WEEE Directive by helping you design and verify your products. Our experts use the following material efficiency standards:

• EN 45555:2019 "General methods for assessing the recyclability and recoverability of energy-related products"
• EN 45556:2019 'General method for assessing the proportion of reused components in energy-related products'
• EN 45557:2020 'General method for assessing the proportion of recycled materials in energy-related products'

With the support of ComplyMarket, you can ensure that your products are WEEE compliant and contribute to a more sustainable future.