What is WEEE Compliance Scheme is all about?
Electronic waste, “e-waste” or “Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment” (“WEEE”) is a waste type consisting of any broken or unwanted electrical or electronic appliance. It is a point of concern considering that many components of such equipment are considered toxic and are not biodegradable. The European Union is implementing a similar system described in the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE 2002/96/EC). The WEEE Directive has been transposed in national laws and become effective. The manufacturers became financially responsible for the compliance to the WEEE directive since 13 August 2005. By the end of 2006 – and with one or two years’ delay for the new EU members – every country has to recycle at least 4 kg of e-waste per capita. You can get much more information on Compliance Management & WEEE in sites like http://www.thecomplianceauthority.com/ and
