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Defra publish proposed 2025 Household WEEE collection targets
Defra have published proposed household WEEE collection targets for 2025 and are inviting input from stakeholders in the WEEE supply chain.
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Beyondly and WRAP Collaborate to Address E-Waste Challenges
In celebration of International E-waste Day, Beyondly is proud to announce a collaboration with WRAP to tackle the growing issue of e-waste.
Final 2024 WEEE collection targets confirmed
The Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has released the final household WEEE collection targets for the 2024 compliance year.
DEFRA publish proposed 2024 WEEE collection targets
DEFRA have published proposed WEEE collection targets for 2024 and are inviting input until 5pm on 8th March.
One week to go! WEEE consulation closes on the 7th March
Defra released a consultation and a call for evidence on December 28, 2023, about the amendment of The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2013. The current WEEE regulations are being reformed by the government since they have been in effect for almost 18 years and have not significantly changed.
Disposable vapes to be banned in England, Scotland, and Wales.
It was announced by the Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, on the 19th of January 2024, disposable vapes are to be banned, to tackle the significant increase in the young population vaping and perceived negative health effects.
Reforming the WEEE compliance system: a consultation and call for evidence published by Defra
On the 28th December 2023, Defra published and opened a consultation and a call for evidence on the reform of The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2013.
Research: Are WEEE Producers ready for eco-modulation and eco-design?
Beyondly conducts research ahead of the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) reform to determine whether producers are ready for future implementation of eco-modulation and eco-design.
2023 Q1 WEEE Collected Data Published
Achievement of UK WEEE Recycling Targets shows promise following release of quarter 1 collection data.
Awaiting the WEEE reform consultation. What we know so far!
We can expect the long-awaited consultation on reforming the UK WEEE regulations in Q2 of 2023 (from April – June) confirmed by DEFRA in recent stakeholder engagement.
2022 Q4 WEEE collection data released
Release of Q4 WEEE collection data confirms recycling targets missed for 6th consecutive year.
Member Focus: Griffiths and Nielsen are handling their environmental obligation with ease!
Griffiths and Nielsen are handling their environmental obligation with ease..
Is the UK on track to meet its WEEE recycling target? 2022 Q3 WEEE Collected Data Published
Take a look at the 2022 Q3 collected WEEE data and see how we are tracking towards targets!
Squire Patton Boggs: frESH Law Horizons
Monthly updates on EU and UK law from the Environmental, Safety & Health team at Squire Patton Boggs
2022 Q2 WEEE Collected Data Published
Take a look at the 2022 Q2 collected WEEE data and see how we are tracking towards targets!
The expected reform to the WEEE & Batteries Producer Responsibility Regulations
With the WEEE & Batteries reform consultation currently expected in Autumn 2022, what can we expect?
2022 Q1 WEEE Collected Data Published
Take a look at the 2022 Q1 collected WEEE data and see how we are tracking towards targets!
2022 WEEE collection targets confirmed
The final paper has been released outlining the confirmed 2022 WEEE collection targets
The results are in! Beyondly work alongside local children’s charity SELFA, to launch WEEE recycling project in Skipton, North Yorkshire
The results are in! Find out how much waste was collected in our local community
WEEE DTS continuation approved for 2022-2023
Government confirm current DTS will continue from 2022-2023
2021 Q2 WEEE data released early September
The data indicates the UK is getting closer to hitting its annual target!
2021 Q1 WEEE Collected Data Published
Q1 WEEE data shows that collection figures achieved are above 20% of the overall annual target
Beyondly & EWRG launch WEEE recycling initiative with North Yorkshire primary schools
Alongside Electrical Waste Recycling Group, we've launched a recycling competition for local schools
2021 WEEE collection targets confirmed
DEFRA have finalised the WEEE collection targets for the 2021 compliance year - here's our summary
Government announce that manufacturers must provide spare parts for electrical products
Government announce rules to manufacturers in efforts to expand the lifespan of electrical products
DEFRA release the proposed 2021 household WEEE collections targets
DEFRA have released the proposed household WEEE collection targets for 2021 - have your say
WEEE Distributor Take-back Obligation - FAQs
We're answering frequently asked questions around the upcoming WEEE distributor take-back changes
2020 Q3 WEEE Collected Data Published
Q3 WEEE data shows that collection figures have increased to pre-pandemic Q1 levels
Changes to retailer take-back obligations for WEEE from 2021
We summarise the changes to retailer responsibilities for WEEE take-back that will come in from 2021
2020 Q2 WEEE Collected Data Published
Q2 WEEE collected data: significant reduction in WEEE collected compared to Q1
Environment Agency update WEEE guidance to determine POPs
Here's our summary of the EA's new guidance on classifying WEEE & determining what contains POPs
Coronavirus updates from Environment Agency for producers
The Environment Agency communicated their latest regulatory update on 30 June - here is our summary
Inconsistencies, mislabelling and confusion: The issue with recycling in the UK
Susanna Jackson discuss the Inconsistencies, mislabeling and confusion of UK recycling
Q1 WEEE & battery collection data shows positive start towards meeting targets
Environment Agency releases the 2020 Q1 WEEE & batteries collected data - here is our analysis
Waste Increases Due to the COVID-19 Crisis
We discuss how waste increases have occurred during COVID-19
Environment Agency confirm our full compliance with the WEEE Regulations for 2019
Comply Direct are delighted to announce that our WEEE Declaration of compliance has been accepted
COVID-19 support for electrical waste recyclers: Loans available from the WEEE Fund
The WEEE Fund has unveiled financial support for WEEE recycling facilities due to COVID-19 impacts
DEFRA release the proposed 2020 household WEEE collections targets
DEFRA have released the proposed household WEEE collection targets for 2020 - have your say
The Future of the WEEE & Batteries Regulations
2020 marks the year when we will see consultations released on amending the WEEE & Batteries Regs
Q4 WEEE data shows failure to meet collection targets for 3rd year
The EA have released the latest WEEE collected data which finalises the 2019 compliance year
Government Publish Post Implementation Review of the 2013 WEEE Regulations
February 2020 saw the publication of the delayed Post Implementation Review of the 2013 WEEE Regs
2019 WEEE Compliance Fee Method Confirmed
DEFRA confirm the 2019 WEEE compliance fee methodology...
New requirement for large retailers to physically take back WEEE from 2021
Recycling Minister takes significant decision regarding WEEE take-back affecting large retailers
The Environment Agency has released the 2019 Q3 WEEE collected data
The Environment Agency release the 2019 Q3 WEEE collected data
Beyondly's Policy Leader shortlisted in recycling industry 35-under-35 Awards
Our valued team member Martin has been recognised for his exceptional contribution to the industry
EU instates new eco-design rules for electrical items to reduce carbon impact
On 1 October 2019, the European Commission put new eco-design measures in place for electrical items
Q2 WEEE collected data: Indicates a compliance fee may be required for 2019
The Environment Agency has released the 2019 Q2 WEEE collected data - here is our analysis
WEEE update: Government confirm mandatory Producer Balancing System (PBS) method
On 19 July DEFRA announced their chosen methodology to administer the new mandatory PBS
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