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The UK's electrical waste problem is evolving rapidly. With WEEE Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) firmly on the horizon, producers who prepare now will gain a competitive advantage.
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Q1 data shows WEEE collections tracking close to the expected quarterly run rate, with treatment volumes slightly ahead of collections across all reported categories.
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As of 6 April 2026, all workplaces must separate out any unwanted small waste electrical items (sWEEE) for onward recycling.
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Defra has published the final household WEEE collection targets for 2026, setting a collection target of 532,882 tonnes.
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The Environment Agency have confirmed fees increases for the 2026 compliance year in line with inflation.
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March 2026 brought significant developments across UK and EU environmental policy. Here are some expert insights from our in-house policy specialist, Michael Jennings.
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Defra has published its proposed 2026 UK household WEEE collection targets, increasing the provisional total to 550,902 tonnes and inviting stakeholder feedback.
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On 13 October, the UK Government launched a new consultation on the 2025 compliance fee under the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Regulations 2013.
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Implemented as part of Packaging Extended Producer Responsibility (pEPR) in 2024 and now introduced as part of the WEEE regulations on 12th August 2025, Online Marketplaces are now considered a ‘...
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With the UK’s long-anticipated Circular Economy Strategy expected in the late autumn, there is a growing sense of cautious optimism within the industry.
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WEEE Regulation Updates: Online Marketplaces and Vapes in Scope. This update brings two key changes, affecting the way vapes and online marketplace are regulated.
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Beyondly was proud to offer insight from our compliance and collection expertise to help develop practical, system-level solutions to reduce mobile phone waste and promote circularity.
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After the consultation earlier in the year, Defra have confirmed the 2025 household WEEE collection targets.
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Defra have published proposed household WEEE collection targets for 2025 and are inviting input from stakeholders in the WEEE supply chain.
In celebration of International E-waste Day, Beyondly is proud to announce a collaboration with WRAP to tackle the growing issue of e-waste.
The Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has released the final household WEEE collection targets for the 2024 compliance year.
DEFRA have published proposed WEEE collection targets for 2024 and are inviting input until 5pm on 8th March.
Defra released a consultation and a call for evidence on December 28, 2023, about the amendment of The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2013. The current WEEE regulations are...
It was announced by the Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, on the 19th of January 2024, disposable vapes are to be banned, to tackle the significant increase in the young population vaping and perceive...
On the 28th December 2023, Defra published and opened a consultation and a call for evidence on the reform of The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2013.
Beyondly conducts research ahead of the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) reform to determine whether producers are ready for future implementation of eco-modulation and eco-design...
Achievement of UK WEEE Recycling Targets shows promise following release of quarter 1 collection data.
We can expect the long-awaited consultation on reforming the UK WEEE regulations in Q2 of 2023 (from April – June) confirmed by DEFRA in recent stakeholder engagement.
Release of Q4 WEEE collection data confirms recycling targets missed for 6th consecutive year.
Griffiths and Nielsen are handling their environmental obligation with ease..
Take a look at the 2022 Q3 collected WEEE data and see how we are tracking towards targets!
Take a look at the 2022 Q2 collected WEEE data and see how we are tracking towards targets!
With the WEEE & Batteries reform consultation currently expected in Autumn 2022, what can we expect?
Take a look at the 2022 Q1 collected WEEE data and see how we are tracking towards targets!
The final paper has been released outlining the confirmed 2022 WEEE collection targets
The results are in! Find out how much waste was collected in our local community
Government confirm current DTS will continue from 2022-2023
The data indicates the UK is getting closer to hitting its annual target!
Q1 WEEE data shows that collection figures achieved are above 20% of the overall annual target
Alongside Electrical Waste Recycling Group, we've launched a recycling competition for local schools
DEFRA have finalised the WEEE collection targets for the 2021 compliance year - here's our summary
Government announce rules to manufacturers in efforts to expand the lifespan of electrical products
DEFRA have released the proposed household WEEE collection targets for 2021 - have your say
Q3 WEEE data shows that collection figures have increased to pre-pandemic Q1 levels
We summarise the changes to retailer responsibilities for WEEE take-back that will come in from 2021
Q2 WEEE collected data: significant reduction in WEEE collected compared to Q1
Here's our summary of the EA's new guidance on classifying WEEE & determining what contains POPs
The Environment Agency communicated their latest regulatory update on 30 June - here is our summary
Susanna Jackson discuss the Inconsistencies, mislabeling and confusion of UK recycling
Environment Agency releases the 2020 Q1 WEEE & batteries collected data - here is our analysis
We discuss how waste increases have occurred during COVID-19
Beyondly are delighted to announce that our WEEE Declaration of compliance has been accepted
DEFRA have released the proposed household WEEE collection targets for 2020 - have your say
