WEEE Instructions

Important Points to Know about the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive to Reduce Electronic Waste

The WEEE Directive (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive) is an EU legislation that aims to reduce the negative impact of electronic waste on the environment. Here are some key points you need to know about the WEEE Directive:

EEE categories covered by WEEE:

1. Temperature exchange equipment.
2. Screens, monitors, and fixtures containing screens with a surface area of more than 100 cm2.
3. Lampu.
4. Large equipment (any outer dimension more than 50 cm).
5. Small equipment (outer size no more than 50 cm).
6. Small IT and telecommunications equipment (outer dimensions no more than 50 cm).

WEEE Directive Targets:

• Manufacturers must register with the national regulatory authorities in each EU country where the product is sold and report the sales volume of each type of product.
• The manufacturer shall set up or participate in an EEE collection system at the end of its life for recovery, reuse, and recycling targets.
• EEE must be marked with the crossed trash can symbol.
• Manufacturers must meet WEEE recovery, reuse, and recycling targets.

WEEE recovery, reuse, and recycling capability targets:

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

How ComplyMarket can help you:

ComplyMarket's team can help you meet the recovery, reuse, and recycling targets of the WEEE Directive by supporting you in designing and inspecting your products. Our experts use the following material efficiency standards:

• EN 45555:2019 'General method for assessing the recyclability and recovery 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 material content in energy-related products'

With ComplyMarket's support, you can ensure that your products comply with the WEEE Directive and contribute to a more sustainable future.