Further information sources on collecting, transporting and storing WEEE

This page provides additional sources of information on the efficient collection, transportation and storage of WEEE.

Table 2: Further information sources on collecting, transporting and storing WEEE
Source Comments
Good practice collection and treatment guidelines for electrical and electronic products. (WRAP – Waste and Resource Action Programme, July 2010)

These guidelines for electronic and electrical products provide good practice guidance for all stages of the recycling chain, from point of disposal through to the production of resultant material streams. Chapters include:

  • health and safety and environmental procedure
  • treatment for reuse
  • treatment of WEEE
  • raising public awareness of recycling and reuse
  • data management and reporting
  • retailer take-back.
National Assessment of Civic Amenity Sites: Maximising Recycling Rates at Civic Amenity Sites (Beaumont et al, 2004) This report covers civic amenity sites in the UK, and is useful when looking at the expansion and design of new collection facilities. It includes a section on collecting unwanted electronics from civil amenity sites, including good practice from the UK and overseas (including the Christchurch Supershed).
Guidance on Best Available Treatment Recovery and Recycling Techniques (BATRRT) and Treatment of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) (PDF, 123 KB) (Defra, 2006) Provides guidance on health and safety and storage requirements for storing WEEE.
British Standard Occupational Health and Safety Standard (OHSAS) 18001:2007

Many organisations are implementing an occupational health and safety management system (OHSMS) as part of their risk management strategy.

An OHSMS provides a way to consistently identify and control an organisation’s health and safety risks, reduce the potential for accidents, aid legislative compliance, and improve overall performance.

OHSAS 18001 is the internationally recognised assessment specification for occupational health and safety management systems. It was developed by leading trade, international standards and certification bodies to address a gap where no third-party certifiable international standard exists.

OHSAS 18001 has been designed to be compatible with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001.
Code of Practice for Collection of WEEE from Designated Collection Facilities (PDF, 107 KB) (DTI, 2007a) This code of practice for collecting WEEE from designated collection facilities looks at the responsibilities, storage requirements, acceptable contamination levels, and the capacity of collection facilities to receive WEEE.
Guidance Principles: Best Practice for Recycling and Waste Management Contracts (Ministry for the Environment, 2007) This guide provides practical advice and tools to help local government when contracting waste management and recycling services.
The New Zealand Resource Recovery Park Design Guide (PDF, 3.47 MB) (WasteMINZ, June 2008) This guide provides comprehensive guidelines for the design, consenting and operation of resource recovery parks, to promote a consistent approach. The guide focuses on resource recovery activities rather than on the residual waste transfer or subsequent processing of recovered materials.

Technical Guidelines for the Environmentally Sound Management of Waste Lead-acid Batteries (PDF, 2.31 MB). Series/SBC No. 2003/9. United Nations Environment Programme. (Basel Convention. 2003)

 This manual provides practical advice and guidance specific to used lead-acid batteries.

Mobile Phone Partnership Initiative Project 2.2: Guideline of the Collection of Used Mobile Phones (PDF, 775 KB) (UNEP, March 2009)

This guideline provides advice and guidance about collecting used mobile phones. It reviews collection systems and identifies best practices, possible funding options and logistics for setting up national/regional/international collection systems for used mobile phones.

The Entrepreneur's Guide to Computer Recycling (UNESCO, 2008).

 This guide will help anyone wanting to begin a business to collect used PCs and related equipment. It provides guidance on managing this equipment in a profitable and environmentally sound way, while ensuring the health and safety of staff.


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Last updated:15 March 2011