Final WEEE targets for 2016 published by BIS

The collection target proposal in February suggested that the target would be set lower at 528,687 tonnes. However, following WEEE collection figures published by the environment agency in March, more WEEE was actually collected during 2015 than expected so the targets have been adjusted accordingly.

 

Category	2015 target  (tonnes)	2016 target proposal  (tonnes)	2016 final target  (tonnes)	% Increase from 2015 target
Large household appliances	174,730	179,798	189,322	8%
Small Household Appliances	37,121	36,860	36,981	0%
IT And Telecomms Equipment	38,608	50,931	56,762	47%
Consumer Equipment	38,087	38,723	39,462	4%
Lighting Equipment	-	-	-	0%
Electrical And Electronic   Tools	19,760	18,975	19,108	-3%
Toys Leisure And Sports	3,677	2,281	2,289	-38%
Medical Devices	21	63	70	233%
Monitoring And Control   Instruments	78	110	107	37%
Automatic Dispensers	7	11	18	157%
Display Equipment	75,563	67,564	68,708	-9%
Cooling Appliances Containing   Refrigerants	116,510	126,827	124,576	7%
Gas Discharge Lamps	2,680	6,500	6,882	157%
PV Panels	36	43	90	150%
Totals	506,878	528,686	544,375

 

The impact of this updated WEEE collected data has resulted in an increase of 37,497 tonnes compared to the 2015 WEEE collection target.

James Champ, senior compliance specialist at ecosurety comments “Compared to 2015, we have expected an increase in collection targets as a result of the changes in dual use and that the 2015 WEEE collected total exceeded the collection target by more than 14,500 tonnes.

This increased target will ensure that more WEEE is treated legitimately within the WEEE system to approved standards and efficiencies, contributing towards a circular economy.

At ecosurety we are proud to partner with treatment facilities with high re-use records to support our members in climbing the Waste Hierarchy whilst meeting their WEEE collection obligations.”

To find out how we can help with your WEEE compliance obligations, simply contact our team of specialists on 0845 094 2228.

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