This good practice guidance is currently under review. Please note that some sections refer to old regulations. For information on latest relevant regulations please visit https://www.gov.uk/waste-electrical-and-electronic-equipment-weee-reuse-and-treat
Why use the guidance?
- Provides further clarification on reporting processes so ensuring traceability of WEEE materials
- Identify service requirements you may like to consider including good practice examples to include in your procurement processes with hauliers and in your partnership agreements with local authorities
- Provides you with guidelines against which treatment facilities can be measured - allowing you to promote the quality of those you work with to potential customers, such as local authorities
The benefits of using the guidance
- Assists with the procurement of hauliers
- Helps in securing partnership agreements with local authorities and waste management companies
- Encourages good practice and continuous improvement processes
- Clarification of reporting processes should reduce the loss of WEEE due to non-reporting
Collections guidance
Raising public awareness of recycling and reuse
Collections at Designated Collection Facilities
Contracts and partnership agreements
Collection and handling of LCD screens
Treatment guidance
Health and Safety and Environmental Procedures
Traceability & Management Systems
Communication between treatment facilities and their stakeholders
