In terms of Waste recycling what are the obligations for the retailer of electrical products?
• Retailers are obliged to accept a similar waste appliance or product when a customer is buying a new product. • Retailers must be registered as a supplier/producer on an annual basis. • Provision of in-store receipt of household WEEE on a one for one basis on the sale of a new product similar to the one returned. This service is to be provided for free. • Ensure that any WEEE collected is delivered to an approved recycling facility. • Ensure that the storage and transport of WEEE collected meets the requirements of the regulations. • Ensure that private households are informed of the WEEE take back facilities available to them and that they are encouraged to participate in the separate collection of WEEE.
