Although the current WEEE Regulations have been largely successful in meeting recycling targets, it is hoped that reforming these Regulations will help to drive sustainable design decisions and will make it easier for consumers to make more sustainable choices.
The government’s proposals explore ways in which it could be made easier for consumers to responsibly dispose of their electronic items when they no longer want them, as well as ways in which obligations on diverse retailers could be better aligned going forward.
These proposals include:
A WEEE household collection service
Takeback requirements for online retailers at the time of delivery
Greater consumer information about recycling options at the point of sale
Reformed targets