The “Regulation on the Management of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)” was prepared to promote environmental protection, sustainable use of natural resources, and circular economy principles. It covers the collection, processing, preparation for reuse, recycling, and disposal of electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) at the end of their life cycle without harming human health or the environment. Under the principle of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), manufacturers are held financially and operationally responsible for the post-consumer stage of their products. Distributors, consumers, municipalities, and recycling facilities are also assigned specific duties. Consumers must separate e-waste from other types of waste and deliver them to authorized collection points.

The regulation outlines environmental permits and licensing conditions for the collection, transport, processing, and disposal of WEEE. It also sets specific collection and recovery targets—starting at 40% in 2025 and increasing to 65% by 2030. A wide range of products, from large household appliances to medical devices, fall under the regulation. Manufacturers are obliged to design eco-friendly products, mark their devices, organize take-back campaigns, establish systems, and register in the EEE information system. The regulation aligns with the EU Directive 2012/19/EU and officially repealed previous legislation, taking effect on February 1, 2023.

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