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WEEE Extended Producer Responsibility

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.
Just under a year later, on 10th December 2024, the UK Government published outcomes to the consultation and call for evidence on reforming the UK WEEE Regulations, which were held over December 2023–March 2024. 
Under Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) the reform of the WEEE Regulations will take a different approach to the reform of the Packaging Regulations due to EEE (electrical and electronic equipment) being higher in value and is purchased by consumers occasionally, compared to the higher frequency of packaging purchases.

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The UK Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Regulations 2013 (as amended) is the primary legislation governing electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) in the UK. The Government are looking to reform these regulations (WEEE Extended Producer Responsibility) to increase levels of separately collected WEEE for re-use and recycling, and to ensure that producers and distributors of electrical and electronic products finance the full net cost of collection and proper treatment of products that end up as waste.

The existing Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2013 are currently under review, with changes expected to drive collections of WEEE for reuse and recycling. Beyondly are proactively engaged with this reform, supporting government in shaping the new regulations, towards a circular economy.
 
Beyondly are an active member of the WEEE Scheme Forum (WSF) representing our member’s interest sharing collective insight and advice with government.

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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 Service Charge Uplift Expected from 2026

The Environment Agency has announced plans to increase service charges under the Waste (Miscellaneous) (England) Charging Scheme 2018 by 7.5%, following a recent consultation.

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WEEE Regulation Updates: Online Marketplaces and Vapes

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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Defra confirm 2025 Household WEEE collection targets

After the consultation earlier in the year, Defra have confirmed the 2025 household WEEE collection targets.
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WEEE Consultation Outcomes Published by UK Government

On 10th of December 2024, the UK Government published outcomes to the consultation and call for evidence on reforming the UK WEEE Regulations, which were held over December 2023 – March 2024.
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One week to go! WEEE consulation closes on the 7th Marc...

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...
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Reforming the WEEE compliance system: a consultation an...

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.
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Research: Are WEEE Producers ready for eco-modulation a...

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...

Why are the WEEE Regulations being reformed?

Whilst the existing WEEE Regulations do facilitate reducing the environmental impacts caused by end-of life electronic and electrical items, the Government are looking to reform the WEEE Regulations for several reasons:

  • The existing WEEE system does not fully incorporate full net cost principles
  • Lack of provisions in the regulations to support the drive towards a circular economy
  • Lack of public awareness and an inconvenience associated with disposal of WEEE which therefore does not drive circular behaviour
  • An estimated 155 kilotonnes of domestic WEEE is disposed of annually by UK households, but even so, we are hoarding millions of small electrical appliances in households, weighing around 190,000 tonnes
  • Inequality in costs covered by online producers and sellers compared to traditional routes to market
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Research Project

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.

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