Further sources of information on recycling WEEE

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Technical Guidelines for the Environmentally Sound Management of Waste Lead-acid Batteries. Basel Convention. 2003. These guidelines provide guidance to countries/organisations wishing to improve their management of used lead-acid battery wastes.
Tools for Environmentally Sound Management for an ISO compliant Environmental Management System that includes OECD Core Performance Elements for the World’s Recycling Industries (www.basel.int, PDF, 1.58 MB) . Bureau of International Recycling. 2006. These tools help recyclers demonstrate their environmentally sound management. They are particularly useful for companies that import materials classified as wastes from countries or regions with strong protection laws for human health and the environment.
Oregon Electronics Recycling Program Environmental Management Practices, State of Oregon, Department of Environmental Quality. June 2008. The State of Oregon in the United States of America administers an e-waste recycling programme, Oregon E-Cycles, which provides responsible recycling of computers, monitors and TVs. The State Contractor Program and approved manufacturer recycling programs must ensure that their contracted collectors, transporters and recyclers meet the environmental management practices.
E-waste Volume I: Inventory Assessment Manual (www.unep.or.jp, PDF, 1.72 MB) and E-waste Volume II: E-waste Management Manual (www.unep.or.jp, PDF, 2.19 MB) . United Nations Environment Programme 2007. The International Environmental Technology Centre has produced two manuals to help member countries and their cities develop inventories and WEEE/e-waste management systems.
Environmentally Sound Management and Performance Standards for Direct Processors (www.ecy.wa.gov, PDF, 156 KB) . Washington State Department of Ecology. November 2007. In 2007, the Washington State Department of Ecology in the United States of America adopted the rule “Electronic Products Recycling Program – WAC 173-900”. Amongst other requirements, the rule includes minimum performance standards for direct processors. This document identifies the performance standards a direct processor must conform with.
WEEE Forum’s Frequently asked questions. WEEE Forum. September 2008. The WEEE Forum is a not-for-profit association which provides a platform to foster ideas and share best practices on the proper management of electrical and electronic waste.


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Last updated:15 March 2011