The changes are relatively minor and were laid before parliament on Wednesday this week with five main areas having been altered:
The changes to The UK WEEE Regulations will come into effect on January 1st 2008 which marks the second compliance period within the WEEE producer responsibility system.
BERR also an updated Guidance Notes along with the amended Regulations. The Guidance Notes cover the obligations which the WEEE Regulations place on producers who put electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) onto the UK market, and obligations on distributors of EEE in the UK. They also cover the roles and implications for others including Local Authorities, the waste management industry, the charitable and voluntary sector, and implications for users and consumers of EEE, and others.
{extended} ]]>The WEEE Regulations require producers of electronic goods to contribute financially each year towards the UK’s new collection and recycling network for WEEE.
Producers must join a compliance scheme to carry out their obligation, and their recycling fees depend on the amount of goods they sell each year but those that don’t register face prosecution.
Liz Parkes, head of waste at the Environment Agency, said: “Nearly 4000 producers have signed up for the first compliance period which runs to the end of this year and they’ll need to renew their registration for next year with any of the compliance schemes available.”
“However, we know that there are still some companies out there that need to register for the current year. Our message is simple - join an approved compliance scheme now. Leave it too late and you risk enforcement action from us.”
Read more on the recent Environment Agency press releases.
Register with Comply Direct for WEEE compliance for 2007 before it is too late.
{extended} ]]>We are delighted that the Environment Agency has approved our application and that we are one of the first producer compliance schemes now officially approved to provide full WEEE compliance services.
Our scheme has been established to provide full WEEE compliance that is hassle-free, online and the lowest possible cost. Our service is particularly suited to SMEs and has been driven by existing clients who wanted a scheme that would cut through the confusion and offer a simple and low cost option.
As an approved packaging compliance scheme, Comply Direct has a successful track record in offering effective producer compliance. This is underpinned with Comply Direct’s wider experience of logistics and waste management.
Comply Direct’s WEEE compliance scheme is open to membership across all categories of WEEE and in both the B2B and B2C sectors.
The UK WEEE Regulations require manufacturers and importers of electrical and electronic equipment to join an approved compliance scheme by the 15 March 2007.
Find out more about joining our WEEE compliance scheme.
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A full agenda will be sent to delegates in advance. Although there will be an opportunity for companies to find out more about the Comply Direct’s WEEE compliance scheme, there will be no obligation to join.
Places are strictly limited and will be allocated on a first come first served basis. Two delegate places can be registered per company. Let us help you turn WEEE from a risk to an opportunity. Book your place now.
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If obligated, you will need to register with an approved compliance scheme to meet your obligations and supply data on how much EEE you place on the market each calendar year. You also need to say whether you supplied the equipment for household or business use. You will get a WEEE producer registration number that you will need to give to anyone who distributes or sells your equipment. You will also need to mark your products with a crossed out wheelie bin from 1st April 2007. If you fail to comply you will be breaking the law and may be liable to a fine.
We’ve taken a fresh approach to the issue of WEEE compliance. In response to market demand, we’ve established Comply Direct as a simple and low cost online solution.
We offer services that are clearly targeted and transparently priced. This means you only pay for the services you require and we can meet your individual needs at the lowest possible cost.
Our online approach ensures our service is accessible and easy to use. As a member you can access all resources and submit the required documentation online. This avoids excessive administration, saves time and has clear cost-benefits that we then pass on to you.
To ensure it really is hassle-free, our online service is also underpinned by an experienced team, offering dedicated support and expertise.
Being part of Recycling in Action means our compliance service is supported by in-house UK-based recycling facilities and logistics. The integrated nature of these facilities means we can offer a ‘one-stop-shop’ solution with many cost-benefits. It also means members benefit from the ongoing investment in latest waste recycling technology and techniques.
All these aspects make Comply Direct the clear choice for companies looking for a smarter way to fulfil their WEEE obligations.
Have a look at our three key services:
Make sure you’re prepared for full WEEE compliance. Join as an early-bird member and get access to our members area, receive expert guidance and benefit from discounts.
We have simple packages that will guide you through the process, whatever the nature and size of your business.
Our service is supported by our WEEE recycling facilities. We are already collecting and recycling WEEE on behalf of many organisations.
{extended} ]]>This announcement sees the beginning of the final phase of implementing the WEEE directive. The key aspects outlined in the consultation are expected to follow on from the review carried out last December and extensive consultation with key stakeholders since then.
The consultation will run from today until October 17 2006 and Comply Direct will ensure the views of all its early bird members are heard. If you’re a member login to the members’ area and have your say. Members will also have access to minutes from the WEEE stakeholder meeting where the consultation was launched by the DTI.
If you think you might be obligated by the WEEE legislation then why not find out more about the DTI announcement, download the consultation documents and discover more about our early bird membership.
{extended} ]]>We had lots of visitors to our stand (C19) and it was great to meet people interested in Recycling in Action and the work we are doing. If you didn’t have chance to attend the event, but would like to talk to one of the team then do get in touch.
{extended} ]]>“A new packaging compliance service – aiming to be the “Easy Jet” of its field – has been launched by a partnership of companies in the recycling sector. The Comply Direct service is offering a “no frills” service for companies who do not wish to be part of a full compliance scheme to handle their legal packaging recycling obligations.
The new scheme, run by the Recycling in Action group of companies, initially focuses on packaging producer responsibility, but once new regulations on waste electronics come into force, plans are to expand into the waste electronics arena.
Comply Direct has said it will be targeting its service at “free riders” – packaging producers that are currently avoiding their recycling duties for whatever reason, as well as those producers registered direct with the Agency, handling their obligations outside a compliance scheme.
The scheme will also hope to attract those companies that have been members of compliance schemes in the past, and now feel sufficiently knowledgeable on the regulations to comply independently.
Spokeswoman Hannah Kendall explained: “The company offers low cost compliance, but has experts in the field. It is an online service that is easy to use and we will only be charging for services that the customer wants rather than offering an expensive scheme offering lots of services a company may not need. Its like Easy Jet, you still get from A to B, but you will not get the drinks trolley unless you want it,” she told letsrecycle.com.“
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Announcing the delay, Mr Wicks said: “The directive is challenging and effective implementation of its obligations requires a lot of planning and preparation – it is vital that the producers, retailers and the waste industry together with Government have the appropriate plans, infrastructure and regulations in place.”
One thing that’s certain with regards to the WEEE directive in the UK is that it will be here eventually. Comply Direct will continue to engage with the DTI regarding the latest thinking on implementation to ensure that the final regulations are flexible and fair to ensure costs can be minimised whilst not placing too much of an administrative burden on UK producer obligated companies.
Our message to UK companies potentially obligated by WEEE is to make plans for implementation sooner rather than later and keep ahead of the competition. Comply Direct offers a simple, low cost and online approach which will enable you to take your first steps towards compliance. Our range of services are targeted to meet your individual needs and include on-site consultancy, WEEE collection services, early bird membership and free updates via our e-bulletin service.
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