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The National Compliance Scheme for electrical recycling • Annual Report 2005/2006<br />
The National Compliance<br />
Scheme for electrical recycling<br />
Annual Report 2005/2006<br />
<strong>WEEE</strong><br />
<strong>Ireland</strong><br />
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<strong>WEEE</strong><br />
<strong>Ireland</strong>
Preface<br />
The EU has recognised Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (<strong>WEEE</strong>) as the fastest growing<br />
waste stream in Europe. To ensure the protection of the environment, legislation was brought<br />
forward requiring all member states to introduce regulations and achieve specified targets regarding<br />
the collection, recycling and reuse of <strong>WEEE</strong> with particular emphasis on hazardous waste. <strong>WEEE</strong><br />
<strong>Ireland</strong> was given Approved Body status under the Regulations and, working in partnership with all<br />
stakeholders implemented a Compliance Scheme that has enabled its affiliated Producers to fully<br />
satisfy their regulatory requirements.<br />
Foreword<br />
Dear Reader,<br />
<strong>WEEE</strong> <strong>Ireland</strong> founding members worked for over two years in<br />
preparing for the implementation of the <strong>WEEE</strong> Directive. This detailed<br />
planning resulted in one of the most successful NEW compliance schemes<br />
in Europe. We were proud to be able to start our compliance scheme on the<br />
obligatory commencement date, 13th August 2005, and were one of a few<br />
new schemes throughout Europe to meet this deadline.<br />
Contents<br />
Preface / Forward<br />
Leo Donovan CEO<br />
Our Strategy<br />
Who are <strong>WEEE</strong><br />
Ministerial Approval<br />
Stakeholders<br />
<strong>WEEE</strong> Forum<br />
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One of the key challenges facing <strong>WEEE</strong> <strong>Ireland</strong> was the lack of existing<br />
infrastructure in <strong>Ireland</strong> with a limited amount of Local Authority Civic Amenity<br />
Sites (only 79 at present). We immediately rolled out a scheme to collect directly<br />
from Retailers and other commercial entities and now <strong>WEEE</strong> <strong>Ireland</strong> collects directly<br />
from over 700 collection points including retail stores servicing more than 1,000 outlets.<br />
Raising public awareness was also a key objective. We addressed this with an advertising campaign in all the<br />
national papers, as well as articles and interviews in trade magazines. I appeared on all the national TV stations<br />
including headline news on RTE 1 on our opening day.<br />
The introduction of a visible contribution to the Producer Recycling Fund (PRF) on the purchase of new equipment<br />
proved an important tool in highlighting to the public the environmental management costs and informing them of<br />
the <strong>WEEE</strong> take back service on offer.<br />
<strong>WEEE</strong> <strong>Ireland</strong> recognises that the scheme would not be as successful without the co-operation and effort of ALL<br />
stakeholders. From the start each stakeholder knew their obligation and each one delivered.<br />
<strong>WEEE</strong> <strong>Ireland</strong> has developed strong working relationships with other compliance schemes throughout Europe<br />
via the <strong>WEEE</strong> Forum. The <strong>WEEE</strong> Forum which is the centre of excellence for electronic recycling, provides a<br />
forum where all compliance schemes throughout Europe can share experience. <strong>WEEE</strong> <strong>Ireland</strong> sits on the board<br />
of the <strong>WEEE</strong> Forum and was proud to host the Forum’s international conference in Dublin in November 2006.<br />
Over 150 delegates participated from 25 countries, representing compliance schemes, Producers and government<br />
departments.<br />
Manufacturers/Importers who join the <strong>WEEE</strong> <strong>Ireland</strong> scheme are fulfilling their Producer responsibility for the<br />
management of historic household <strong>WEEE</strong> which was placed on the market prior to 13th August 2005. To date<br />
<strong>WEEE</strong> <strong>Ireland</strong> has collected well above the EU target on behalf of its affiliated Producers.<br />
We have had a great start to the <strong>WEEE</strong> scheme in <strong>Ireland</strong> but we face many more challenges going forward. With<br />
the much appreciated assistance of my Board of Directors, staff and consultants I am confident we can build on the<br />
success of <strong>WEEE</strong> <strong>Ireland</strong> in the future.<br />
Leo Donovan CEO<br />
<strong>WEEE</strong> <strong>Ireland</strong><br />
Producers<br />
Retailers<br />
<strong>WEEE</strong> Recycling<br />
Process<br />
<strong>WEEE</strong> Contractors<br />
<strong>WEEE</strong> Collection<br />
Total Tonnage 05/06<br />
Tonnage Breakdown<br />
Awareness<br />
Media Promotion<br />
List of Affiliated<br />
Producers (31st<br />
December 2006)<br />
Glossary of Terms<br />
Conclusion Kieran<br />
Whelan Chairman<br />
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Our Strategy<br />
<strong>WEEE</strong> <strong>Ireland</strong> was set up to provide Irish Producers with a Compliance Scheme that would<br />
meet their obligations under the Waste Management (Waste Electrical and Electronic<br />
Equipment) Regulations SI 340 of 2005.<br />
Members who are fully compliant with our terms and conditions are exempt from directly<br />
providing financial guarantees, collection and treatment and producing <strong>WEEE</strong> waste<br />
management plans and reports for household electronic waste. <strong>WEEE</strong> <strong>Ireland</strong> provides a<br />
collective solution for these requirements.<br />
“To provide a cost effective solution for Consumers<br />
and Producers in compliance with the Irish<br />
Regulations on the recycling of electronic waste.”<br />
“To be the centre of excellence for the recycling of<br />
<strong>WEEE</strong> in <strong>Ireland</strong>, to achieve the best in class for<br />
collection and recycling techniques”<br />
Mission Statement<br />
Legal Framework<br />
<strong>WEEE</strong> <strong>Ireland</strong> is a company limited<br />
by guarantee and is a “not for<br />
profit’ organisation<br />
Founding Members / Board of Directors<br />
There are 20 founding electronic Producers who set up <strong>WEEE</strong> <strong>Ireland</strong> and provided the time<br />
and financial resources to initiate the scheme.<br />
The Board of Directors are appointed by the Founding Members, they have the responsibility<br />
of appointing the CEO, ensuring the scheme is run in accordance with the Regulations and<br />
that it provides the most cost effective solution for compliance on behalf of Consumers and<br />
the affiliated Producers.<br />
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Who are <strong>WEEE</strong><br />
Founding Members<br />
EDI<br />
AV Import<br />
Kieran Whelan<br />
ASD<br />
Chairman / Secretary<br />
Lorenz Zimmerman<br />
Siemens<br />
Vice Chairman<br />
Board of Directors<br />
Michael O’Shea<br />
Panasonic<br />
Vice Chairman<br />
Leo Donovan<br />
CEO <strong>WEEE</strong> <strong>Ireland</strong><br />
Director<br />
Cel O’Reilly<br />
Philips<br />
Director<br />
Des McCormack<br />
Whirlpool<br />
Director<br />
Tom Moriarty<br />
Dell<br />
Director<br />
Pat McCarthy<br />
Dimpco<br />
Director<br />
Claire Penny<br />
IBM<br />
Director<br />
Donal Buckley<br />
IBEC<br />
Former Director<br />
Declan Collins<br />
BEKO<br />
Former Director<br />
Management Team<br />
Leo Donovan - CEO<br />
A former Managing Director of one of <strong>Ireland</strong>s leading<br />
recycling companies, Leo has been involved in<br />
electronic recycling since 1992 and is responsible for<br />
the setting up and running of <strong>WEEE</strong> <strong>Ireland</strong><br />
Laurence Kieran - Operations Manager<br />
Laurence looks after our subcontractors to ensure<br />
that <strong>WEEE</strong> <strong>Ireland</strong> secures the best collection and<br />
recycling services at the best prices. He has carried<br />
out extensive reviews of the latest technologies and<br />
services available in Europe.<br />
Linda Byrne - Finance Manager<br />
Linda is in charge of all financial issues; her<br />
responsibility is to ensure that the scheme is well<br />
financed and that affiliated Producers pay their<br />
market share of environmental management costs.<br />
Elizabeth Barry - Compliance Manager<br />
Elizabeth looks after our growing membership base,<br />
providing detailed information to Producers/Distributors<br />
on their obligations in order to be compliant under the<br />
<strong>WEEE</strong> legislation<br />
Conor Leonard - Collections Manager<br />
Conor has been responsible for the very successful<br />
roll-out of <strong>WEEE</strong> collections directly from Retailers.<br />
He is also piloting innovative solutions for various sectors<br />
to improve collection rates on an ongoing basis.<br />
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Approved by Minister<br />
<strong>WEEE</strong> <strong>Ireland</strong> was granted approval as an approved body under Article 32 of the Regulations<br />
for a period of 5 years by Dick Roche, Minister of the Environment, Heritage and Local<br />
Government.<br />
Under Article 32 (3) of the Regulations the conditions of approval state that, Members with<br />
financial obligations under Article 16 are required to display Environmental Management Costs<br />
in respect of household <strong>WEEE</strong> under the relevant categories.<br />
Plans for the Future<br />
<strong>WEEE</strong> <strong>Ireland</strong> plans to further develop the<br />
collections infrastructure within our allocated<br />
areas and to improve public awareness for<br />
the collection and recycling of <strong>WEEE</strong> with<br />
particular focus on the return of waste from<br />
small electrical appliances.<br />
Global Solutions<br />
<strong>WEEE</strong> <strong>Ireland</strong> is implementing best international practice in the collection and recycling of <strong>WEEE</strong> in <strong>Ireland</strong>.<br />
We carried out a comprehensive international tender for services in 2006 and visited recycling facilities in <strong>Ireland</strong>,<br />
the UK and Europe to identify the best recycling partners in the market.<br />
<strong>WEEE</strong> <strong>Ireland</strong> plays a very active role in the <strong>WEEE</strong> Forum technical working group and is one of the first schemes<br />
in Europe to introduce designated recycling lines for the de-pollution and recycling of Large<br />
Household Appliances (LHA’s)<br />
The collection services and techniques employed by our sub-contractors are innovative and<br />
designed to provide for a safer environment through cost effective recycling of <strong>WEEE</strong>.<br />
Industry Managed<br />
<strong>WEEE</strong> <strong>Ireland</strong> is a scheme set up by the industry and works closely with all affiliated<br />
Producers and the trade associations including IBEC. The policies of <strong>WEEE</strong> <strong>Ireland</strong><br />
are derived from the views of these trade associations, and approved by the board of<br />
Directors.<br />
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Work with all stakeholders<br />
The success of the scheme is dependant on the relationship and co-operation of all <strong>WEEE</strong><br />
stakeholders<br />
• Department of Environment • Local Authorities<br />
• <strong>WEEE</strong> Register Society • EPA<br />
• Trade Associations • Distributors/Retailers<br />
• Producers • Contractors<br />
• Consumers<br />
<strong>WEEE</strong> <strong>Ireland</strong> has nurtured a strong working relationship with stakeholders working toward<br />
a shared responsibility approach in this Public Private Partnership (PPP) scheme<br />
Financed by visible fee<br />
The collection of historic household <strong>WEEE</strong> is financed by way of Environmental Management<br />
Costs (EMCs). EMCs are passed along the supply chain, and for Categories 1,2,4,5 & 6 shown<br />
at retail level as visible contributions to the Producer Recycling Fund (PRF). Producers of<br />
Category 3 EEE pay EMCs based on the ongoing volume and cost of recycling IT&T <strong>WEEE</strong>.<br />
<strong>WEEE</strong> <strong>Ireland</strong> was instrumental in the introduction of these fees on behalf of the trade<br />
associations. EMCs are approved by the <strong>WEEE</strong> Register Society and based on submissions<br />
from compliance schemes and other shareholders. With the economies of scale achieved in<br />
relation to the volume of <strong>WEEE</strong> collected and the increase in values of recycled fractions it was<br />
possible to reduce the visible fees within the first 12 months of operation.<br />
<strong>WEEE</strong> <strong>Ireland</strong> Producer Members are obliged under the terms of Government approval to<br />
display EMCs as approved by the <strong>WEEE</strong> Register Society.<br />
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Mission<br />
The <strong>WEEE</strong> Forum is the centre of excellence for electronic recycling and provides a forum where all compliance<br />
schemes throughout Europe can share experience.<br />
The mission of the <strong>WEEE</strong> Forum is to facilitate throughout Europe that take-back systems for<br />
discarded electrical and electronic equipment are operated in the most efficient manner.<br />
The <strong>WEEE</strong> Forum aims to collect, to exchange and to compare information amongst its<br />
members to strive for excellence in <strong>WEEE</strong> collective take-back systems.<br />
Directors<br />
<strong>WEEE</strong> <strong>Ireland</strong> was appointed to the board of the <strong>WEEE</strong> Forum within six months of becoming a full member. As<br />
a board member <strong>WEEE</strong> <strong>Ireland</strong> was responsible for hosting and organising the <strong>WEEE</strong> Forum’s first conference<br />
since the implementation of the Directive. <strong>WEEE</strong> <strong>Ireland</strong> also represent the board of the <strong>WEEE</strong> Forum on the<br />
working group responsible for reporting to the EU Commission on issues relating to potential<br />
changes to the EU Directive in 2008.<br />
Technical Meetings<br />
<strong>WEEE</strong> <strong>Ireland</strong>’s Contracts Manager is part of the <strong>WEEE</strong> Forums Technical working group,<br />
which reviews various items such as sampling and batching material to gather accurate<br />
results for reporting, along with setting and agreeing recycling standards for different families<br />
of <strong>WEEE</strong><br />
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Recycling standards<br />
The <strong>WEEE</strong> Forum has taken the initiative to introduce recycling standards for the various families of <strong>WEEE</strong><br />
collected. The <strong>WEEE</strong> Forum recognises the importance of treating material the same way in all EU member<br />
states and introducing common standards so that recycling figures from different countries can be compared<br />
like with like. Recently published standards include best practice treatment for CFC and non<br />
CFC refrigeration equipment.<br />
Reporting Tool<br />
In order to assist compliance schemes in reporting the recycling rate achieved by their subcontractors the <strong>WEEE</strong><br />
Forum has developed reporting software that will track the collected <strong>WEEE</strong> material and record how the material<br />
has been recycled in the various fractions. This software has been well received by the EU<br />
Commission and the European Electronic Recycling Association (EERA)<br />
For more information on this please log on to www.weee-forum.org<br />
Conference<br />
<strong>WEEE</strong> <strong>Ireland</strong> hosted the <strong>WEEE</strong> Forums International conference in Dublin in November 2006 where over 150<br />
delegates participated from over 25 countries representing Compliance schemes, Producers and Government<br />
Departments.<br />
The main message from the <strong>WEEE</strong> Forum conference was the importance of combining<br />
the spirit of friendship and the fusion of processes to deliver a powerful focus on<br />
electronic recycling in Europe.<br />
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Producers<br />
Producers Obligations<br />
Producers of EEE who place product onto the Irish market are obliged to register with the <strong>WEEE</strong> Register Society and then<br />
comply with the <strong>WEEE</strong> Regulations by ensuring they meet their market share obligations for recovery of <strong>WEEE</strong> from consumers.<br />
Overall <strong>Ireland</strong> has to achieve an annual rate of 4kg of <strong>WEEE</strong> per head of population by 2008. Producers must ensure this <strong>WEEE</strong><br />
is treated in an environmentally sound manner and report on this treatment and output to the Environmental Protection Agency.<br />
All registered Producers must display their <strong>WEEE</strong> Register Number on invoices, credit notes, delivery dockets etc.<br />
to customers and ensure the wheelie bin symbol is indelibly marked on EEE and relevant information on <strong>WEEE</strong><br />
given to consumers with the product.<br />
Role of <strong>WEEE</strong> <strong>Ireland</strong><br />
Producers of household EEE and lighting equipment can join <strong>WEEE</strong> <strong>Ireland</strong> for cost effective compliance with the<br />
<strong>WEEE</strong> Regulations. <strong>WEEE</strong> <strong>Ireland</strong> employs licensed sub contractors to collect and recycle <strong>WEEE</strong> from collection points<br />
nationwide and then reports to the EPA and Department of the Environment on the treatment, methodology<br />
and fraction output from this process. The advantages of being part of our collective compliance scheme<br />
operating to internationally recognised best practice standards have been acknowledged by the 400+<br />
Irish Producers who are registered with <strong>WEEE</strong> <strong>Ireland</strong>.<br />
<strong>WEEE</strong> Register Society and the <strong>WEEE</strong> Blackbox<br />
The collection and recycling of <strong>WEEE</strong> is funded by contributions to the Producer Recycling Fund (PRF). All<br />
Producers report, in strict confidence, directly to the <strong>WEEE</strong> Blackbox the EEE placed on the market each<br />
month and our members are then invoiced by <strong>WEEE</strong> <strong>Ireland</strong> for the relevant Environmental Management<br />
Costs (EMC). Visible EMCs for many categories of EEE are labelled as a contribution to the<br />
Producer Recycling Fund (PRF) and shown on invoices and till receipts throughout the<br />
supply chain to ensure transparency in the system.<br />
Enforcement<br />
The <strong>WEEE</strong> Blackbox, on behalf of the <strong>WEEE</strong> Register Society examines Producers’ records to determine the validity of<br />
information reported in their monthly returns. <strong>WEEE</strong> <strong>Ireland</strong> offers all members a pre-examination service to help prepare<br />
for this inspection in advance. The Office of Licensing and Guidance in the EPA oversee the enforcement activity on all<br />
responsible parties involved in <strong>WEEE</strong>. They inspect Producer and Distributor premises to check all required<br />
documentation and notices are in place and follow up on non registered Producers. To date they have<br />
successfully prosecuted 3 Producers for non-compliance with the Regulations with more cases pending.<br />
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Retailers<br />
Retailer Obligations<br />
Retailers are obliged to register with their Local Authority as a Distributor of EEE and this<br />
gives them an exemption from waste storage and collection permits within clearly defined<br />
limits for <strong>WEEE</strong>, which would normally apply.<br />
Visible Fees<br />
To maintain transparency in the system and raise awareness around <strong>WEEE</strong>, Retailers must display an A3 notice<br />
in-store at their point of sale informing customers of relevant environmental management costs on new equipment.<br />
They also have to inform customers in writing of their <strong>WEEE</strong> take back options. The contribution to the Producer<br />
Recycling Fund (PRF) must be clearly shown to consumers in a 3 point pricing format on shelf pricing displays, price<br />
brochures, advertisements etc. The Retailer section on the <strong>WEEE</strong> <strong>Ireland</strong> website gives information on<br />
all of these requirements.<br />
<strong>WEEE</strong> Take Back<br />
Retailers are obliged to take back on a like for like basis, <strong>WEEE</strong> from customers purchasing new equipment. They are<br />
also obliged to take back <strong>WEEE</strong> from customers on delivery of new EEE and should give at least 24 hours notice of<br />
this delivery to allow waste appliances to be presented in a clean and safe way disconnected from all mains. Internet<br />
and Catalogue sellers of EEE also have Retailer obligations for <strong>WEEE</strong> and must comply with the specific requirements<br />
detailed in the Regulations.<br />
<strong>WEEE</strong> <strong>Ireland</strong> Collection Services<br />
To help Retailers cope with the influx of <strong>WEEE</strong> at their premises and to ensure all <strong>WEEE</strong> is collected<br />
and recycled in a responsible manner <strong>WEEE</strong> <strong>Ireland</strong> offers Retailers in their allocated area a back<br />
door uplift service if they have a minimum of 4 pallets of <strong>WEEE</strong> for collection. Retailers<br />
with smaller amounts of <strong>WEEE</strong> or in addition to this service can bring <strong>WEEE</strong> taken<br />
back from consumers to their local Civic Amenity Site.<br />
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<strong>WEEE</strong> RECYCLING PROCESS<br />
<strong>WEEE</strong> Families<br />
<strong>WEEE</strong> is collected in 5 family groups<br />
for processing<br />
Public Collection Site<br />
Consumers bring old appliances back<br />
free of charge to collection points<br />
nationwide<br />
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From Start to Finish<br />
Transportation<br />
<strong>WEEE</strong> is transported by permitted<br />
vehicles to licensed treatment facilities<br />
Recycling <strong>WEEE</strong><br />
Each of the <strong>WEEE</strong> family groups go through specific<br />
treatment processes and are separated into fractions such<br />
as metals and plastics to be used again in manufacturing<br />
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Contract Partners<br />
Rehab Group<br />
<strong>WEEE</strong> <strong>Ireland</strong> is continuously developing it’s partnership with the Rehab Group, who<br />
provide training & education for people with special needs or learning difficulties. In<br />
partnership we have expanded our Schools Awareness Program, whereby we reward<br />
participating schools with a refurbished computer.<br />
www.rehab.ie<br />
CEDAR Resource Management Ltd<br />
CEDAR provides collection & processing services to <strong>WEEE</strong> <strong>Ireland</strong> for LHA/FF/CRT &<br />
Mixed <strong>WEEE</strong>. Based on the outskirts of Dublin, they provide a valuable service in Leinster<br />
and Cork.<br />
www.cedar.ie<br />
KMK<br />
KMK Metals Recycling Ltd<br />
Provides collection & processing programs for all families of <strong>WEEE</strong>, excluding lighting,<br />
to <strong>WEEE</strong> <strong>Ireland</strong>, mainly supporting Local Authority & other collection sites in West & the<br />
Midlands area’s. A proactive partner working with <strong>WEEE</strong> <strong>Ireland</strong> & Local Authorities to<br />
provide public collection days in rural <strong>Ireland</strong>.<br />
www.weeerecycle.ie<br />
Indaver<br />
Indaver <strong>Ireland</strong> ltd<br />
Indaver provided collection and processing services to <strong>WEEE</strong> <strong>Ireland</strong> during the first year<br />
of operation for LHA/FF/CRT & Mixed <strong>WEEE</strong>. Indaver was very supportive in rolling out of<br />
the scheme at the start.<br />
www.indaver.ie<br />
Techrec <strong>Ireland</strong> Ltd<br />
Techrec <strong>Ireland</strong> operates a <strong>WEEE</strong> processing facility, in partnership with Immark, located<br />
in Dublin. The facility handles all categories of <strong>WEEE</strong> except lamps, on our behalf,<br />
sourced from both the retail & the public collection programs.<br />
www.techrec.ie<br />
Veolia<br />
VEOLIA Environmental Services<br />
Contracted to <strong>WEEE</strong> <strong>Ireland</strong> as a service provider, VEOLIA provide solutions for the<br />
collection & transport of <strong>WEEE</strong> material in the greater Dublin area. Operating from both<br />
<strong>WEEE</strong> <strong>Ireland</strong> & Public collection points they provide solutions to suit different needs.<br />
www.veolia.ie<br />
ENVA <strong>Ireland</strong><br />
ENVA provide a logistics & treatment solution to <strong>WEEE</strong> <strong>Ireland</strong> for Fluorescent tube<br />
recycling. ENVA service the Local Authority & Commercial sites within the <strong>WEEE</strong> <strong>Ireland</strong><br />
network, providing containers for the collection of lamps.<br />
www.enva.ie<br />
ILR<br />
Irish Lamp Recycling<br />
ILR has been at the forefront of lamp recycling in the Irish market. By providing collection<br />
& treatment solutions to <strong>WEEE</strong> <strong>Ireland</strong>, ILR is an integral part of the success of the lamp<br />
recycling program. Irish Lamp Recycling also provides a collection & recycling solution for<br />
luminaires.<br />
www.ILR.ie<br />
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Process Flow<br />
Upon receipt of a collection request a logistics contractor<br />
arranges for the <strong>WEEE</strong> material to be collected from the<br />
authorised collection point. A variety of collection vehicles<br />
and appropriate receptacles are used to carry out the<br />
collection. Material is picked up from each individual<br />
collection point in five different <strong>WEEE</strong> families, namely;<br />
fridge/freezers (FF), large household appliances-non cold<br />
(LHA), mixed <strong>WEEE</strong> (Mixed), Televisions and Computer<br />
Monitors (CRT) and fluorescent tubes (Lamps). <strong>WEEE</strong><br />
is transported either directly to a treatment plant or to a<br />
bulking up facility where material is assembled prior t o<br />
shipping. The material is weighed in and<br />
prepared for treatment or onward<br />
movement. Regular sampling of<br />
the <strong>WEEE</strong> material takes place at<br />
this point to break down the five<br />
families into the ten official categories<br />
of <strong>WEEE</strong> as per Schedule 1 of the<br />
Regulations.<br />
Fridge/freezers (FF) are shipped to dedicated refrigeration<br />
appliance treatment facilities. <strong>WEEE</strong> <strong>Ireland</strong> has used<br />
treatment plants in United Kingdom, Germany and Belgium.<br />
Cables are removed as a first step in the treatment process.<br />
CFC and hydrocarbon materials together with any other<br />
hazardous substances are removed prior to each appliance<br />
being shredded and separated into its constituent fractions.<br />
Any remaining CFC is further removed<br />
from the appliance foam. Each pure<br />
fraction is sent for recovery, thermal<br />
treatment or landfill.<br />
Typically recycling rates of 90%<br />
plus are achieved in refrigeration<br />
treatment.<br />
Large Household Appliances – non cold (LHA) hazardous<br />
substances such as capacitors, fluorescent tubes and large<br />
circuit boards together with cables and concrete blocks are<br />
manually removed prior to each appliance being shredded.<br />
Any remaining hazardous items are further removed by<br />
hand picking and the material separated into its constituent<br />
fractions. Each pure fraction is sent for recovery, thermal<br />
treatment or landfill. Typically recycling<br />
rates of 60%-80% are achieved in<br />
LHA treatment. All LHA from <strong>WEEE</strong><br />
<strong>Ireland</strong> has been treated in <strong>Ireland</strong>.<br />
Mixed <strong>WEEE</strong> (Mixed), is comprised of Small Household<br />
Appliances, IT Equipment, Consumer Equipment, Tools,<br />
Toys and Monitoring and Control Instruments. Collected<br />
Mixed <strong>WEEE</strong> is being treated in <strong>Ireland</strong>, Germany and<br />
Holland. Hazardous substances such as capacitors,<br />
batteries, and ink and toner cartridges are manually<br />
removed prior to the material being shredded. Any<br />
remaining hazardous items are further removed by hand<br />
picking and the material separated into its constituent<br />
fractions. Each pure fraction is sent for recovery, thermal<br />
treatment or landfill. Typically recycling rates of 50%-<br />
75% are achieved in Mixed <strong>WEEE</strong> treatment.<br />
Televisions and Computer Monitors Cathode Ray<br />
Tubes (CRT) are manually disassembled from each set<br />
and the other fractions separated for recycling. Each<br />
CRT is then split into its front and cone glass fractions<br />
with the phosphorous layer being removed from the<br />
inside. Each type of glass is shipped<br />
abroad separately for recycling.<br />
Phosphorous dust is sent for<br />
hazardous waste treatment.<br />
Typically recycling rates of 95%<br />
are achieved in CRT treatment.<br />
All CRT’s from <strong>WEEE</strong> <strong>Ireland</strong> are<br />
treated in <strong>Ireland</strong>.<br />
Fluorescent Tubes (Lamps). Mercury from Fluorescent<br />
Tubes is removed, glass and metal fractions are<br />
separated for recycling. Mercury is shipped abroad for<br />
hazardous waste treatment. Typically recycling rates of<br />
95% plus are achieved in Lamp treatment. All Lamps<br />
collected by <strong>WEEE</strong> <strong>Ireland</strong> have been<br />
treated in <strong>Ireland</strong>.<br />
Each collection of <strong>WEEE</strong> from<br />
an individual collection point is<br />
documented and traceable to<br />
final fraction level and end use.<br />
All contractors used by <strong>WEEE</strong> <strong>Ireland</strong> are<br />
independently audited for compliance with all statutory<br />
regulations and industry best practice. The new<br />
“Reptool” IT package will allow us greater efficiency and<br />
accuracy in the calculation of recycling rates per each<br />
official <strong>WEEE</strong> category.<br />
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Collection of <strong>WEEE</strong> throughout <strong>Ireland</strong><br />
<strong>WEEE</strong> is collected from Local Authority Civic Amenity Sites (CAS) and other designated <strong>WEEE</strong><br />
<strong>Ireland</strong> (WI) collection points including retail stores and commercial entities around the country.<br />
<strong>WEEE</strong> <strong>Ireland</strong> has now been allocated 80% of <strong>Ireland</strong> for the collection of household <strong>WEEE</strong><br />
and collects lighting equipment from all 26 counties.<br />
Our website www.weeeireland.ie has details of CAS around <strong>Ireland</strong> for Retailers and the<br />
general public.<br />
West<br />
WI Collection Points 98<br />
Local Authority<br />
Collection Points 18<br />
Total 116<br />
Midlands<br />
WI Collection Points 62<br />
Local Authority<br />
Collection Points 7<br />
Total 69<br />
Cork<br />
WI Collection Points 66<br />
Local Authority<br />
Collection Points 11<br />
Total 77<br />
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<strong>WEEE</strong> Collection Points of <strong>Ireland</strong><br />
Rest of <strong>Ireland</strong><br />
WI Collection Points 74<br />
Local Authority<br />
Collection Points 18<br />
Total 92<br />
Dublin/Wicklow/Kildare<br />
WI Collection Points 241<br />
Local Authority<br />
Collection Points 14<br />
Total 255<br />
South East<br />
WI Collection Points 81<br />
Local Authority<br />
Collection Points 11<br />
Total 92<br />
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EU Target<br />
The EU Commission set a target for all member<br />
states to collect 4kg per annum of waste electrical<br />
and electronic equipment for each head of<br />
population.<br />
Due to the poor infrastructure in <strong>Ireland</strong>, the<br />
Irish government was granted derogation on the<br />
collection of 4kg until 2008.<br />
From the 13 August 2005 <strong>WEEE</strong> <strong>Ireland</strong> set about<br />
collecting as much <strong>WEEE</strong> as possible,<br />
by providing 622 additional<br />
collection points in addition to<br />
the 79 L.A. collection points.<br />
This initiative has resulted<br />
in <strong>WEEE</strong> <strong>Ireland</strong> collecting<br />
7.89kg per person in 2006.<br />
Nearly twice the EU target.<br />
Total Tonnage 05-06<br />
Collected Local<br />
Authority<br />
Civic Amenity Sites<br />
3,078<br />
TONNES<br />
05<br />
13th August 2005<br />
to<br />
31st December 2005<br />
Collected<br />
Retailers<br />
2,467<br />
TONNES<br />
Total Collected<br />
5,545<br />
TONNES<br />
Obligation for 2005:<br />
to collect from 50% of the population for 4.5 months<br />
Population: 2,117,463<br />
EU Target 4kg per head of population<br />
Kg collected per head of Population: 6.28Kg<br />
Materials Recovered<br />
4,315<br />
TONNES<br />
Hazardous<br />
Treated<br />
36<br />
TONNES<br />
Landfill<br />
1,194<br />
TONNES<br />
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Collected Local<br />
Authority<br />
Civic Amenity Sites<br />
10,852<br />
TONNES<br />
06<br />
1st Jan 2006<br />
to<br />
31st December 2006<br />
Total Collected<br />
20,892<br />
TONNES<br />
Collected<br />
Retailers<br />
10,040<br />
TONNES<br />
Obligation for 2006:<br />
to collect from 50% of the population for Jan to July<br />
to collect from 80% of the population for Aug to Dec<br />
Population: 2,646,828<br />
EU Target 4kg per head of population<br />
Kg collected per head of Population: 7.89Kg<br />
Collection and Treatment<br />
Collection Area<br />
<strong>WEEE</strong> <strong>Ireland</strong> commenced collections of<br />
<strong>WEEE</strong> on the 13th August 2005 and was given<br />
responsibility to collect from 50% of the country<br />
determined both by land area and population. Our<br />
collection commitments for this period covered<br />
the West, Midlands and South East regions plus<br />
Wicklow, South Dublin and Dublin City Council<br />
areas.<br />
With <strong>WEEE</strong> <strong>Ireland</strong> members representing 80%<br />
of the total EEE placed on the Irish market as<br />
of 31st July 2006, <strong>WEEE</strong> <strong>Ireland</strong> increased<br />
their collections to cover 80% of the country by<br />
population and land area. In August 2006 our<br />
collection commitments were expanded to cover<br />
Donegal, Cork, Kildare and Dun Laoghaire-<br />
Rathdown in addition to our prior allocations.<br />
<strong>WEEE</strong> <strong>Ireland</strong>’s public collection points are<br />
detailed on a flash map on our web page. This<br />
map details location, contact details and opening<br />
times for all the Civic Amenity Sites. See more<br />
Information at www.weeeireland.ie<br />
Lamps/luminaires<br />
In addition to our regular collections, <strong>WEEE</strong><br />
<strong>Ireland</strong> collects waste fluorescent tubes (lamps)<br />
from all 26 counties. This collection program was<br />
commenced in August 2005 and since then <strong>WEEE</strong><br />
<strong>Ireland</strong> has increased the number of collection<br />
points solely for lamps to 302.<br />
Collection Points<br />
Materials Recovered<br />
16,258<br />
TONNES<br />
Hazardous<br />
Treated<br />
136<br />
TONNES<br />
Landfill<br />
4,498<br />
TONNES<br />
<strong>WEEE</strong> <strong>Ireland</strong> now collects from 79 Local Authority<br />
Civic Amenity Sites. In order to maximise the<br />
collection of <strong>WEEE</strong>, <strong>WEEE</strong> <strong>Ireland</strong> introduced<br />
an additional collection program in 2006. <strong>WEEE</strong><br />
<strong>Ireland</strong> now collects directly from over 700<br />
collection points, which service over 1,000 Retail<br />
outlets directly.<br />
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Units Collected<br />
05 06<br />
Units<br />
Units<br />
Fridges 28,000 95,000<br />
Large Household Appliances 85,000 290,000<br />
Small Household Appliances 68,000 375,000<br />
IT Equipment 55,000 315,000<br />
Computer Monitors 9,000 40,000<br />
Consumer Equipment 30,000 210,000<br />
Televisions 19,000 95,000<br />
Lamps 250,000 1,322,000<br />
Tools 11,000 65,000<br />
approximate data used for illustration purposes only<br />
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Categories<br />
05 06<br />
Tonnes % Tonnes %<br />
Fridges/Freezers 1123 20% 3739 18%<br />
Large Household Appliances 3381 61% 11484 55%<br />
Small Household Appliances 191 3% 1054 5%<br />
IT&T E/ECommunications 291 5% 1523 7%<br />
Consumer Electronics 452 8% 2425 12%<br />
Lighting 58 1% 383 2%<br />
Tools 47 1% 281 1%<br />
Toys 0 0% 0 0%<br />
Medical Equipment 0 0% 0 0%<br />
Monitoring Equipment 2 0% 3 0%<br />
Automatic Dispensers 0 0% 0 0%<br />
Total 5545 100% 20892 100%<br />
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Awareness<br />
Schools Programme<br />
In 2006 <strong>WEEE</strong> <strong>Ireland</strong> developed a schools education and awareness programme on a pilot basis for national schools. The<br />
schools involved were participating in the Green Schools project with An Taisce and welcomed the opportunity to gain more<br />
recycling points toward their Green Flag.<br />
The programme involved <strong>WEEE</strong> <strong>Ireland</strong> team members meeting each class to give information on recycling waste electrical<br />
equipment and answer the many questions pupils had on the process. A note was sent to each pupil’s home from the school<br />
encouraging parents and pupils to bring small <strong>WEEE</strong> for recycling to school on a designated day. On average 1kg per pupil<br />
from each school was collected and each school involved was presented with a certificate of participation and a donation<br />
from <strong>WEEE</strong> <strong>Ireland</strong> of a refurbished computer for use in classroom activities.<br />
In 2007 <strong>WEEE</strong> <strong>Ireland</strong> will be rolling out this schools programme in our designated collection area in<br />
partnership with RehabRecycle. Our new mascot Sparky will be used on the accompanying literature and<br />
website downloads to promote awareness on <strong>WEEE</strong> recycling with the younger audience.<br />
LA Collection Days<br />
<strong>WEEE</strong> <strong>Ireland</strong> held 20 public collection days in various locations throughout<br />
<strong>Ireland</strong> in partnership with the relevant Local Authorities and/or local waste<br />
contractors. The areas chosen for these collections days were primarily<br />
those where the general public did not have access to a <strong>WEEE</strong> collection<br />
facility in their locality. The days proved a great success with on average<br />
over 6kg of <strong>WEEE</strong> collected per head of estimated local population and<br />
received very positive local press coverage.<br />
Island Collection<br />
<strong>WEEE</strong> <strong>Ireland</strong> has also braved the elements to collect <strong>WEEE</strong> from<br />
Inisboffin Island and Aran Island where the island inhabitants do not have<br />
a regular <strong>WEEE</strong> collection service available to them. Over 10 <strong>tonnes</strong><br />
of old washing machines, fridge freezers, TVs and many smaller items<br />
were loaded from both islands onto our sub contractor’s vehicle at the<br />
ports and ferried back to the mainland for processing.<br />
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Media Promotions<br />
TV & Radio<br />
Over the last 18 months <strong>WEEE</strong> <strong>Ireland</strong> has actively promoted the recycling activity being<br />
carried out on behalf of Producers. Leo Donovan was interviewed on radio and television at<br />
key times during the early implementation of the Regulations and following the first release of<br />
recycling information in 2006.<br />
BBC News 24 came to Dublin in December to film on the success of the <strong>WEEE</strong> Regulations<br />
in <strong>Ireland</strong> in light of the impending UK legislation. The report was shown worldwide over<br />
Christmas.<br />
Newsprint<br />
Since August 13th 2005 <strong>WEEE</strong> <strong>Ireland</strong> has also been<br />
the subject of articles in the national press and specialist<br />
trade journals including the Irish Electrical Review and the<br />
Irish Hardware Journal. These articles promote the profile<br />
of <strong>WEEE</strong> <strong>Ireland</strong> and its members as well as raising<br />
awareness among the business community and general<br />
public on the implications of the <strong>WEEE</strong> Directive for all<br />
stakeholders.<br />
Website<br />
<strong>WEEE</strong> <strong>Ireland</strong> redesigned its website in 2006 to meet the ongoing demand for<br />
information from Producers, Retailers and the general public. Producers wishing to join<br />
the scheme can apply online for an electronic application pack. The list of Producers<br />
registered with <strong>WEEE</strong> <strong>Ireland</strong> is regularly updated to reflect the compliant status of<br />
Members.<br />
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Affiliated Producers - December 31st 2006<br />
20:20 Logistics <strong>Ireland</strong><br />
3M UK PLC t/a 3M <strong>Ireland</strong><br />
4E-Fulfillment.com Ltd<br />
T/A 4GiftsDirect.com<br />
A. Hartmann & Son Ltd<br />
A. Molins & Co. Ltd<br />
ABC Abrasives Ltd<br />
Acco-Rexel Ltd.<br />
ACEC Distributors Ltd<br />
AEF Limited<br />
Aerogen <strong>Ireland</strong> Limited<br />
Aiden Hanna Wholesale Ltd<br />
Aldi Stores <strong>Ireland</strong><br />
Alfred Briggs Lurgan (AB Distributors)<br />
Alienware Ltd<br />
Ambassador Communications Ltd<br />
T/A Homeline<br />
American Power Conversion<br />
AMO <strong>Ireland</strong><br />
Amway (UK) Ltd<br />
Anthony Tully Components Ltd.<br />
Apple Computer International<br />
Appliance Solutions<br />
AR O’Hare & Co. Ltd<br />
Arc Tec Welding Ltd<br />
Argos<br />
Arjo (<strong>Ireland</strong>) Limited<br />
Armstrong Electronics Ltd.<br />
Arqiva Limited<br />
Arrow Emergency Lighting<br />
AS Watson Ltd T/A Superdrug<br />
Asbis Limited<br />
ASD Appliance Sales & Distribution Ltd.<br />
Ash Technologies<br />
Atlantic Homecare<br />
Atlanticdigistat**<br />
Audio Vision Import Ltd.<br />
Audio Warehouse Ltd<br />
Automated Technical Controls Ltd<br />
Avnet Technologies<br />
Avocent International Ltd<br />
Avon Ltd<br />
B Cool 2 Ltd T/A B Cool Gadgets<br />
B&G Limited<br />
B&Q <strong>Ireland</strong> Ltd<br />
Baro Lighting <strong>Ireland</strong><br />
Batteryman Ltd<br />
Bayfield Supplies<br />
Beaumark Ltd<br />
Beaumex Ltd.<br />
BEE Business Electronic Equipment Ltd<br />
Beko <strong>Ireland</strong><br />
Beyond 2000 Ltd<br />
Bitech Engineering<br />
Black & Decker<br />
Bluestone Sales & Distribution Ltd.<br />
Bob Bushell Ltd<br />
Bodel Distributors Ltd<br />
BPI Telecom<br />
Brett Supplies Ltd<br />
Brighter Image Ltd<br />
Brother International Group<br />
Brown Thomas & Co Ltd<br />
BT Communications <strong>Ireland</strong> Limited<br />
Buffalo Technology <strong>Ireland</strong> Ltd<br />
Burke Bros Son & Co Ltd<br />
Business Improvement Ltd<br />
Business Management Systems Ltd<br />
C & M Direct Sales Ltd<br />
C&F Quadrant Limited<br />
Calcul Intl. Ltd<br />
Campbell & Cooke Limited<br />
Canon <strong>Ireland</strong> Business Equipment<br />
Carnival Trading Company Ltd<br />
Carrigcastle Ltd T/A Prismatics<br />
Cassidy Electrical<br />
Castit Limited<br />
Caulfield Industrial Ltd<br />
Celtic Telecom<br />
Charles Nolan & Co Ltd<br />
Charlie Sheils<br />
Chefaro <strong>Ireland</strong> Limited<br />
Chelsea Stores t/a Daisy and Tom<br />
Chilton Electrics<br />
Cisco Systems Linksys (Asia) Ptd. Ltd.<br />
City Electrical Factors<br />
Claire’s Accessories<br />
Clarity Computer Distribution Ltd.<br />
Classic Hardware Ltd<br />
Clear E Solutions<br />
Clever Stuff Ltd<br />
Clifford Electrical Ltd<br />
CMS Peripherals Ltd<br />
Colet Products Ltd.<br />
Conlon Quinn Ltd<br />
Conns Cameras<br />
Coopers Ltd<br />
Cucina Ltd.<br />
Curtis Holt Ltd T/A Toolbank<br />
D O’ Sullivan Graphic Supplies<br />
D Ryan Enterprises T/A AMP Distribution<br />
DABS.com PLC<br />
Danfay Ltd<br />
David Lowe & Co Ltd<br />
Debenhams Retail Ltd (<strong>Ireland</strong>)<br />
Dell Products Europe<br />
Demesne Electrical Sales<br />
Design Sense Lighting<br />
Diamand Teck Distribution Ltd<br />
Diffreen Enterprises Ltd<br />
Digital Media Direct<br />
Dimpco<br />
Dimplex Cleaning Systems<br />
Dominic Fleming Electrical Accessories Ltd<br />
Domus Projects Ltd.<br />
Draper Tools (<strong>Ireland</strong>) Ltd<br />
Drumms (Ashmore Millington &<br />
McCormack Ltd)<br />
Dunnes Stores<br />
Dyson <strong>Ireland</strong><br />
E.J. Bodkin & Co. Ltd.<br />
Early Learning Centre<br />
Earthridge International Ltd<br />
Eason & Son Ltd<br />
Eazy Pass Ltd<br />
ECI Lighting Ltd<br />
EDI Electro Diesel <strong>Ireland</strong> Ltd<br />
EDL Effective Distribution Ltd<br />
EEW Ltd<br />
Egan Electrical Equipment Ltd<br />
Ei Electronics<br />
Eircom<br />
Electric Power Tool Company Ltd<br />
Electrium (<strong>Ireland</strong>) Ltd.<br />
Electrobuy Ltd T/A Euronics <strong>Ireland</strong><br />
Electroplus Cable & Satellite Ltd<br />
Elemex Ltd<br />
Elkaso Ltd<br />
Emarno Ltd<br />
EmCon Systems<br />
Emergency Response Ltd<br />
Energizer <strong>Ireland</strong> Ltd<br />
Engineering Power and Lighting Ltd<br />
Envirosci Ltd.<br />
EPT-Irl-Ltd<br />
ESAB Group (<strong>Ireland</strong>) Ltd<br />
Ethos Technology Ltd<br />
Etrip Services <strong>Ireland</strong> Ltd<br />
Eugene Ward<br />
T/A Socket Tool Company<br />
Euro Sales Ltd<br />
Eurogrove International Ltd<br />
Eurosales International<br />
EWL Electrical Ltd<br />
Excel Electric Group Ltd.<br />
F.A. Wyatt & Co. Ltd<br />
Falks Lighting Ltd.<br />
Fashion Services Ltd T/A Carin Salon<br />
Supplies/Sally Hair & B<br />
FGH (Dublin) Limited<br />
Finlay Communications (Irl) Ltd<br />
Fisher & Paykel Appliances<br />
Fitzgerald Lighting Ltd<br />
Flaherty Markets<br />
Fleming Medical Ltd<br />
Frowsley Services Ltd.<br />
T/A BB Distribution<br />
FTI Fire Technology <strong>Ireland</strong> Ltd<br />
Fuji Photo Film (<strong>Ireland</strong>) Ltd<br />
Fujitsu Siemens Computers<br />
Fusion Technologies<br />
Future Sounds Ltd<br />
G Dalton & Co<br />
Galaxy Components Ltd.<br />
Garrabridge Ltd<br />
Garrymore Construction Ltd<br />
t/a Lighting & Interiors<br />
GE Lighting<br />
GE Security<br />
Glamox <strong>Ireland</strong> Ltd<br />
Grafton Group Public Ltd Company<br />
T/A Pulsar Direct<br />
Grenchen Time Ltd<br />
Groupe Seb UK Ltd<br />
Hafele <strong>Ireland</strong> Ltd.<br />
Hahnel Industries Ltd<br />
Harvey Norman Trading (<strong>Ireland</strong>) Ltd<br />
Headstock Distribution Ltd.<br />
Heatons Ltd.<br />
Highway Wholesalers Ltd<br />
Hi-Jack Tools Ltd.<br />
Hillcrest Agencies<br />
Hilti Fastening Systems <strong>Ireland</strong> Ltd.<br />
Hitachi Europe Limited<br />
Home Audio & Video Ltd<br />
Homebase<br />
Huawei Technologies (<strong>Ireland</strong>) Co. Ltd<br />
Hubris Ltd<br />
Hughes Dynamic Marketing<br />
Hutchinson 3G <strong>Ireland</strong> Ltd<br />
IBM International bv<br />
IBM <strong>Ireland</strong><br />
iBotz <strong>Ireland</strong> Limited<br />
Indur Ltd<br />
Intek Ltd<br />
iQon Technologies<br />
Irish Drugs Ltd<br />
ISA <strong>Ireland</strong> Ltd<br />
James Mcmahon Ltd<br />
James Shorten t/a Food Waste<br />
Disposers (<strong>Ireland</strong>)<br />
JC Barrett T/A Richmond<br />
Electrical Wholesale<br />
Jessops Photographic <strong>Ireland</strong> Ltd<br />
JJ Freeney & Co Ltd<br />
JJ McQuillan Son & Co<br />
John Cumiskey & Sons Ltd<br />
John McKenna Lawnmower Spares<br />
John Norris Lamps<br />
John Stafford & Sons (Dublin) Ltd<br />
Johnson & Johnson Medical<br />
Joseph Murphy (Ballina) Ltd<br />
JP Distributors Ltd<br />
JVC <strong>Ireland</strong><br />
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Affiliated Producers - December 31st 2006<br />
KAL Kitchen Accessories Limited<br />
Kapp and Peterson Ltd<br />
T/A Peterson of Dublin<br />
Karcher Limited<br />
KCI Medical Ltd<br />
Kendemar Ltd<br />
Kenwood Ltd.<br />
Kestra Electroweld Ltd<br />
Kevin Broderick Ltd<br />
Kilkenny Welding Supplies<br />
Kitchen Applicance Distributors Ltd<br />
Kleeneze UK Ltd.<br />
Laboratory Supplies<br />
Lamp Source<br />
Lamps & Lighting Ltd<br />
LED Lighting & Electric<br />
Distribution Group Ltd<br />
LED Lighting Concepts Ltd<br />
Legrand <strong>Ireland</strong> Ltd.<br />
Lenovo International BV<br />
Lexmark International Limited<br />
Leydens Ltd<br />
LG Electronics (UK) Ltd<br />
Lidacel Ltd<br />
Lighting World Ltd<br />
Lumitech Ltd<br />
M Donnelly & Co Ltd<br />
M. Kelliher 1998 Ltd.<br />
Macromusic Wholesale<br />
Maddens TV Rentals Ltd<br />
t/a Maddens Entertainment<br />
Magimix <strong>Ireland</strong><br />
Magnet Ltd<br />
Malone Lighting (<strong>Ireland</strong>) Ltd<br />
Maplin Electronics Ltd<br />
Marketing Incentives Ltd<br />
Marks and Spencer (<strong>Ireland</strong>)<br />
Marlboro Trust<br />
McDowell & Co. Ltd<br />
McGrath Electronics Components Ltd.<br />
MCK Electrical Ltd.<br />
Mckechnie Cleaning Services<br />
McLoughlins<br />
Memory Bank Ltd<br />
Mentor Lighting Ltd. T/A The Light Store<br />
Metroplex <strong>Ireland</strong><br />
Meyer Electrics (<strong>Ireland</strong>) Ltd.<br />
Michael Herbelin UK Ltd<br />
Microsoft <strong>Ireland</strong> Operations Ltd.<br />
MicroWarehouse Ltd<br />
Midia Ltd<br />
Miele <strong>Ireland</strong> Limited<br />
Minelab International<br />
Mitisubishi Electric Europe BV<br />
Mocad Ltd<br />
Modern Plant Limited<br />
Modern Veneer Importers Ltd.<br />
Monaghan Electrical Wholesale Ltd<br />
Monster Cable<br />
Montara Limited<br />
T/A Total Import Solutions<br />
Mountband Trading Ltd.<br />
MP Doyle Group Limited<br />
MP&E Trading Company Ltd.<br />
Mullingar Electrical Wholesale Ltd<br />
Murray Nolan Ltd<br />
Musgrave Supervalue Centra<br />
Musgrave Wholesale Services<br />
Music Maker<br />
MWD Electronics<br />
NAA Limited<br />
Natelex National Electronics Society<br />
t/a Expert <strong>Ireland</strong><br />
National Association of Deaf People<br />
National Hardware<br />
National Pen Ltd<br />
Naturalife Health Ltd<br />
Nespresso UK Ltd<br />
Next Retail Ltd<br />
Nilfisk Advance<br />
Nilmack Ltd<br />
Noel F Kenny Electrical Ltd<br />
T/A Kenny Distributors<br />
Novar <strong>Ireland</strong> Ltd<br />
Novo Nordisk Limited<br />
NRG <strong>Ireland</strong> Ltd<br />
O Keeffes of Kilkenny Ltd<br />
O2 Communications <strong>Ireland</strong> Ltd<br />
O’Donovan Engineering Ltd<br />
OKI Systems (<strong>Ireland</strong>)<br />
O’Neills Electrical Ltd.<br />
Option Wireless Ltd<br />
Origo<br />
Osmosis <strong>Ireland</strong> ltd<br />
Osram Ltd<br />
Outdoor Garden Products Ltd<br />
Palm Global Operations Limited<br />
Panametrics Limited<br />
Panasonic <strong>Ireland</strong> Ltd.<br />
Patina Lighting Ltd<br />
Paul Casey t/a Pace Wholesale<br />
Paul Sheeran Jewellers (Johnsons<br />
Court) Ltd T/A Paul Sheeran Jewellers<br />
PC Cubed Ltd.<br />
PC Pro Computers Ltd<br />
PC Systems<br />
PE O’Brien & Sons Ltd.<br />
Peat Wholesale Ltd<br />
Personal Computer Science<br />
Petcare<br />
Peter Curran Electric Ltd<br />
Peter Mark<br />
Pfizer Consumer Healthcare <strong>Ireland</strong><br />
Phibsboro Electrical Wholesalers Ltd<br />
Philip Brady Lighting<br />
Philips Electronics <strong>Ireland</strong> Ltd<br />
Photo Import Ltd.<br />
Pianos Plus<br />
PJ Hyland Ltd<br />
PK Lighting Ltd<br />
Plant & Electrical Supplies Ltd<br />
Plasma & LCD Flatscreen Ltd<br />
Poppers-Senco Irl ltd<br />
Portobello Distributors Ltd<br />
Primark t/a Penneys<br />
Procter and Gamble UK<br />
Professional Audio Ltd<br />
Profile Emergency Lighting Ltd.<br />
Progress Electroplating<br />
& Manufacturing Co. Ltd<br />
Project Lighting Equipment Ltd<br />
Protim Abrasives Ltd<br />
Quality Goods International<br />
Radio Fence Ltd.<br />
Radionics Ltd.<br />
Radius Communications<br />
Realtime Distribution Ltd.<br />
Rehan Electronics Ltd<br />
Rhino Industrial Ltd.<br />
RMD Lighting T/A Century Lighting<br />
Rovada Watch<br />
RS Sales Ltd<br />
Sanmina-SCI <strong>Ireland</strong><br />
Sanyo <strong>Ireland</strong> Limited<br />
Schneider Electric <strong>Ireland</strong><br />
Scott & O’Shea<br />
Sean Fitzpatrick Wholesale Ltd<br />
Sharp Electronics (UK) Limited<br />
Sharptext Ltd<br />
Sherlane Agencies<br />
Shomar Ltd<br />
Shop Direct <strong>Ireland</strong> Ltd<br />
Siemens Ltd<br />
Sierra Communications Limited<br />
Sight & Sound Distributors Ltd<br />
Sigma Telecom<br />
Signet Trading Ltd T/A Ernest Jones Ltd<br />
H Samuel Ltd<br />
Sigtec Ltd<br />
Slingsby Mail Order Limited<br />
Smyths Toys Ltd.<br />
Solas Geal Distribution Ltd<br />
Solus Bulbs & Batteries<br />
South West Wholesale Ltd.<br />
Spaldings <strong>Ireland</strong> Ltd<br />
Spark Promotions Limited<br />
Spectrum Distribution Ltd<br />
Spicers <strong>Ireland</strong> Ltd.<br />
Spray-Chem Ltd<br />
Sprayquip Ltd<br />
Squareone Distribution<br />
Stefan Runge<br />
T/A Exaktool<br />
Superquinn<br />
T O’Reilly (Electrical Supplies) Ltd<br />
TEF Tullamore Ltd<br />
Tekelek Europe Ltd<br />
Tesco <strong>Ireland</strong><br />
The Bizmart Group Ltd T/A Bizmart<br />
The Carphone Warehouse<br />
The Delph Centre<br />
The Phone Accessories Company Ltd.<br />
The Swatch Group (UK) Limited<br />
Thorn Lighting <strong>Ireland</strong><br />
Timemark Ltd<br />
TNS Distribution<br />
Topcon T/A Topcon (<strong>Ireland</strong>)<br />
TOS Distribution Ltd.<br />
Toymaster Ltd<br />
Tucks Ltd.<br />
Urbis Lighting<br />
VEEE Industries<br />
VELUX Company Ltd.<br />
Vendek<br />
Virgin Retail<br />
Vita-Mix Corporation<br />
VJ’s World of Home<br />
Fitness Equipment Ltd<br />
W Cooney Electronics<br />
Walker Technology Products Ltd<br />
Walker Trading Ltd.<br />
Waltons Musical Instrument<br />
Galleries Limited<br />
Waterford Stanley<br />
Weir & Sons<br />
Wella <strong>Ireland</strong><br />
Wesco Electrical Ltd<br />
Whirlpool <strong>Ireland</strong><br />
Whitgale Ltd General Lighting<br />
Willie Duggan Lighting Ltd<br />
Wink Lighting<br />
Woodie’s DIY<br />
WRTL Exterior Lighting<br />
Wurth <strong>Ireland</strong> Ltd<br />
Xerox (<strong>Ireland</strong>) Ltd<br />
Zapkey Ltd<br />
Zenith Electrical Appliances Ltd<br />
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Glossary<br />
The following provides useful detail on some of the terminology and bodies described throughout the report.<br />
It does not pertain to be a legally binding description and should not be interpreted as such.<br />
Legislation<br />
“Waste Management Acts” Waste Management Acts 1996 to 2005 including<br />
all amendments and accompanying Regulations<br />
“<strong>WEEE</strong> Directive” European and Council Directive 2002/96/EC of 27 January<br />
2003 on waste electrical and electronic equipment<br />
“<strong>WEEE</strong> Regulations” SI No. 340 Waste Management (Waste Electrical and<br />
Electronic Equipment) Regulations 2005<br />
“The RoHS Directive” European Parliament and Council Directive 2003/95/EC<br />
on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and<br />
electronic equipment<br />
Stakeholders<br />
“DOE” or “DOEHLG” Department of the Environment Heritage and Local<br />
Government www.environ.ie<br />
“EPA” Environmental Protection Agency; the Office of Licensing and Guidance<br />
within the EPA is the section charged with enforcing the <strong>WEEE</strong> Regulations<br />
www.epa.ie<br />
“Local Authority” Local governing bodies for counties and regions around<br />
<strong>Ireland</strong> responsible for an extensive range of services.<br />
“Producer” Any person who, irrespective of the selling technique used, including<br />
by means of distance communication;<br />
• manufactures and sells EEE under his or her own brand<br />
• resells EEE produced by other suppliers under his or her own brand<br />
• imports EEE on a professional basis into the State<br />
• exports EEE on a professional basis from the State to another<br />
Member State<br />
• distributes EEE from a Producer who is not registered with the<br />
Registration Body<br />
“Distributor” means any person who provides EEE on a commercial basis<br />
to the party who is going to use it. Under the Regulations a Retailer is also a<br />
Distributor.<br />
“<strong>WEEE</strong> <strong>Ireland</strong>” An approved body licensed by the Minister for the DOEHLG as<br />
a compliance scheme under the <strong>WEEE</strong> Regulations 2005 www.weeeireland.ie<br />
“<strong>WEEE</strong> Register Society” The Irish Registration Body which performs the<br />
registration functions under the <strong>WEEE</strong> Regulations as approved by the Minister<br />
www.weeeregister.ie<br />
Other Detail<br />
“EEE” Electrical and Electronic Equipment means equipment dependent on<br />
electric currents or electromagnetic fields in order to work and equipment for the<br />
generation, transfer and measurement of such currents and fields, designed for<br />
use within specific voltage ratings; and falling under the categories as set out<br />
in the <strong>WEEE</strong> Directive and defined further by <strong>WEEE</strong> Register Society Category<br />
listings<br />
“<strong>WEEE</strong>” Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment as defined by the <strong>WEEE</strong><br />
Directive<br />
“Historic <strong>WEEE</strong>” EEE placed on the market prior to 13th August 2005<br />
“Future <strong>WEEE</strong>” EEE placed on the market after the 13th August 2005<br />
“B2C” <strong>WEEE</strong> from private households means <strong>WEEE</strong> which comes from private<br />
households and from commercial industrial institutional and other sources which,<br />
because of its nature and quantity, is similar to that from private households. Also<br />
referred to as Business to Consumer <strong>WEEE</strong><br />
“B2B” <strong>WEEE</strong> from uses other than private households apart from that mentioned<br />
above. Also referred to as Business to Business <strong>WEEE</strong><br />
“EMC” Environmental Management Costs invoiced by compliance schemes to<br />
Producers to fund the collection and recycling of historical B2C <strong>WEEE</strong><br />
“PRF” contributions to the Producer Recycling Fund are shown to consumers as<br />
part of the price display on certain categories of EEE<br />
“Families of <strong>WEEE</strong>” describes the groups <strong>WEEE</strong> <strong>Ireland</strong> applies to collections<br />
of <strong>WEEE</strong> prior to treatment<br />
• LHA – Large Household Appliances<br />
• Fridge/Freezers – refrigeration equipment containing coolant gases<br />
• Mixed <strong>WEEE</strong> – includes tools, small appliances, toys, IT&T equipment<br />
• CRTs – equipment containing cathode ray tubes, i.e. TVs and monitors<br />
• Lamps – gas discharge lamps i.e. fluorescent tubes<br />
“Black Box” is an online database which serves the Registration Body’s function<br />
to collate market share data confidentially<br />
“Category of EEE” refers to the categories into which various types of EEE<br />
fall. Categories are defined by the category listing published and updated by the<br />
<strong>WEEE</strong> Register Society. It is the responsibility of each Producer and distributor to<br />
ensure they are using the most up to date version of the Category Listing<br />
1 Large Household Appliances<br />
2 Small Household Appliances<br />
3 IT& Telecommunications Equipment<br />
4 Consumer Equipment<br />
5 Lighting Equipment<br />
6 Electrical and Electronic Tools<br />
7 Toys, Leisure and Sports Equipment<br />
8 Medical Devices<br />
9 Monitoring and Control Instruments<br />
10 Automatic Dispensers<br />
“Civic Amenity Site” is a purpose designed facility for reception and temporary<br />
storage of <strong>WEEE</strong> operated by or on behalf of a Local Authority or a private sector<br />
operator<br />
“Collection Point” is a civic amenity site or other facility for the receipt, storage<br />
or recovery of <strong>WEEE</strong>.<br />
“Recovery Facility” means a facility for the deposit, refurbishment, treatment,<br />
recycling or recovery of <strong>WEEE</strong><br />
“Recycling” means the reprocessing in a production process of the waste<br />
material with the exclusion of energy recovery<br />
“Reuse” means any operation whereby <strong>WEEE</strong> or its component parts are used<br />
for the same purpose for which they were conceived<br />
“CFC” Chlorofluorocarbon gas used as a refrigerant in fridges and freezers<br />
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Chairman’s Conclusion<br />
Dear Reader<br />
I am very pleased to bring to you our first annual published report.<br />
The founding principles of <strong>WEEE</strong> <strong>Ireland</strong> were to provide a cooperative approach<br />
to handling the obligations of the <strong>WEEE</strong> Directive for all concerned parties; to<br />
leverage from this a shared commitment and skill base, and to ensure that <strong>Ireland</strong><br />
and the Electrical and Electronic industry would play its part in keeping our<br />
environment green and ecologically friendly.<br />
Whilst being a Producer Scheme we recognise that we have many partners and that there are many stakeholders.<br />
Thanks are due to our colleagues in the Waste Collection Industry and to those public servants in the Department<br />
of the Environment whose practical approach to implementation has helped in no small way our success in<br />
achieving 7.8kg per head of population which amounts to 195% of our initial required European Target. Credit is<br />
due to all those Political parties whose input and debate assisted in drafting the legislation. I would like to<br />
especially thank the industry Retail base whose wholehearted embracing of their joint obligations has been<br />
fantastic and indeed the public can be justly proud of these companies whose all round commitment to our<br />
environment is a credit to them. A special note of thanks has to go to the Public who showed their belief in<br />
maintaining a green and safe environment by achieving this 7.8kg.<br />
We recognise that a large part of our success has been our funding by way of the contribution to the Producer<br />
Recycling Fund and we also recognise that whilst guardians of this public purse we have an obligation to ensure<br />
that these funds are wisely spent and invested to provide a financially sound fully compliant compliance scheme.<br />
By collaborating and sharing overheads whilst dealing specifically with each sectors individual obligations, we<br />
have managed in a short space of time to bring about one of the most successful compliance schemes in Europe.<br />
Under the guidance of your Board, our Management team led by our Chief Executive Leo Donovan <strong>WEEE</strong> <strong>Ireland</strong><br />
has built up a compliance scheme which is widely admired in Europe and is looked upon by our colleagues in<br />
Europe in the <strong>WEEE</strong> Forum as an example of what can be achieved with effective committed and collaborative<br />
resources.<br />
In the main our compliance scheme focuses on B2C business and we offer a service to all categories as required<br />
by the <strong>WEEE</strong> Directive. We are still evolving and there are many challenges and opportunities ahead. The area of<br />
B2B is proving to be somewhat difficult to interpret and is still the subject of review within the stakeholder body.<br />
New obligations such as those of the Batteries Directive offer opportunities for us to grow and expand our range<br />
of services to a wider base of customers.<br />
I am satisfied that <strong>WEEE</strong> <strong>Ireland</strong> is well placed to continue its success into the future.<br />
Kieran Whelan<br />
Chairman, Weee <strong>Ireland</strong> Limited<br />
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