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Proposal for
Directive on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE Directive)
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Proposal for
Directive on the restriction of the use of hazardous substances in EEE
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Draft proposal
for Directive on the impact on the environment of EEE (proposed from DG
Enterprises)
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Regulations in
force: The Netherlands (large appliances plus IT: since Janauary 1999,
others: since January 2000)
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Norway: take
back regulation enforced from July 1999 (not brand related. Distinction between business and private
households)
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Switzerland: in
place since July 1998. Advanced disposal fee.
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Italy:comprehensive
waste management decree in 1996 calls for take back of refrigerators, washing
machines, Tvs and computers. Network
for refrigerators was launched in 1997, followed most likely by computers and
TVs. Take back free of charge when
purchasing a similar new product.
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Denmark:
regulation on WEEE has been in place since December 1999, BUT it is NOT EPR
(local government is primarily responsible for the end-of-life management of
EEE)
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Sweden: will be
enforced in July 2001 (one-for-one, old-for-new take-back. NOT brand related.) Strong emphasis on hazardous substances
(no recycling targets) and Informative responsibility (material content and
measures for disassembly to treatment plants, their responsibility to
consumers)
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Regulations
discussed:
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Austria (draft
is there, but waiting for the EU WEEE to come. Surcharge on the new products.
Dispute exists as to which electronic scrap should be considered hazardous),
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Finland (pilot
project is going on)
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France: a plan
for collection and recycling of WEEE has been signed by the national
association of mayors and three trade associations represenging manufacturers
and retailers (Oct. 2000)
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Germany: Draft
regulation (originally covering only IT and communication equipment, now
covering virtually every EEE) has been discussed for a long time. Yet it is
now waiting for the EU Directive to be enacted. Focal points of discussion include cost sharing producers and
municipalities (i.e. Regarding sorting), and inclusion of historical
products.
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