I have heard that I will have to highlight the NEW products that I put onto the market after the WEEE directive has been adopted into UK law, how do I do this?
You will need to attach a label with the “Crossed out Wheeled Bin” symbol, (left) to your product when you manufacture and sell any product after the WEEE directive has been adopted into UK law.

I have stock in my warehouse that was manufactured and packed earlier in the year, do I have to mark this after the above date?
NO - existing stocks manufactured and available for sale prior to the above date DO NOT have to be marked.

How will I ensure that my products are recycled at end of life?
As a Producer, you will have to provide information about your products and the sales quantities etc to the Environmental Agency. This information will be used to calculate your obligation under the WEEE scheme.

How much will the WEEE directive cost me?
You will be advised of the costs to your business once the Environmental Agency has evaluated the information that you have supplied to them.

I am not sure I can provide the relevant information, is there anyone who can help?
Yes, there will be a number of companies running compliance schemes; you can work with one of these to ensure that you fulfil your obligations under WEEE. Examples include the weblinks at the bottom of the section.

I understand that products put on the market prior to when the WEEE directive came into force will be handled differently, how do I know what course to follow?
The directive does list all WEEE rules, but a compliance scheme will probably be able to advise you with the most accurate information. Refer to the links below:

Please note that Rapid does not recommend these sites and contacts above others that are available, they are only used to provide you with information and illustrate the fact that such sites and companies exist.