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RECUPEL has more than 3,600 collection points in Belgium. In addition to CA sites<br />

(container parks), used-good centres and retailers, there are specific collection<br />

channels for gas discharge lamps, medical devices and laboratory equipment (see<br />

Figure 15-5).<br />

In Flanders, approximately 41% <strong>of</strong> the electrical and electronic equipment that is put<br />

on the market is collected as WEEE by RECUPEL.<br />

Figure 15-5: Collection System <strong>of</strong> RECUPEL in Belgium (Annual report 2007,<br />

RECUPEL)<br />

Source: RECUPEL (2007), Annual report<br />

Most <strong>of</strong> the WEEE is collected via the CA sites (30,600 tonnes). The used-good<br />

centres account for 5,700 tonnes. The large household appliances, however, are<br />

collected mainly via retail (where take-back is free if a new appliance is being<br />

purchased).<br />

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