The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Regulations were laid before Parliament by Science Minister Malcolm Wickes following extensive consultation. All companies who import, manufacture and rebrand electrical and electronic equipment will have to finance its treatment, recovery and environmentally safe disposal.
The arrangements recognise that this is the responsibility of those who produce the goods and supports broader Government initiatives for dealing with waste that focus on producer responsibility.
For further information visit the WEEE pages on the DTI website by following the link below.
