WEEE Directive

The WEEE Directive (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) aims to conserve landfill and support more sustainable development by providing an impetus to boost recycling.

Implications of the Directive

Electronic and electrical manufacturers and importers will be most affected by the Directive and will be required to take responsibility for treating and recycling their products when they become waste.

The Directive does not just apply to new products. Producers will be made responsible collectively for goods already on the market.

Learn about the legislation

Envirowise provides advice that can help organisations become compliant with the WEEE Directive.

Latest news on the WEEE directive

The UK Regulations implementing the WEEE Directive were laid before Parliament on 12 December 2006 and enter into force on 2 January 2007. Non-Statutory Guidance has now been published, please follow the below link for the full document.

http://www.berr.gov.uk/files/file41165.pdf

Further information is available on the BERR website.

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