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March 2011This checklist is for any organisation that sets up and/or manages the collection, transportation and storage of any type of waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). Read more
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March 2011This checklist is for any organisation that collects, refurbishes repairs or otherwise handles end-of-life electrical and electronic equipment that could be reused. The checklist applies to electrical and electronic equipment before it enters the recycling system. Read more
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March 2011This checklist is for any organisation that remanufactures or recycles waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). Read more
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March 2011This checklist is for any organisation wishing to purchase recycling services for their waste electrical and electronic equipment. It lists the key questions to ask those you are buying recycling services from to make sure they are dealing with your waste safely and responsibly. Read more
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March 2011This checklist is for any organisation that exports used waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) and WEEE components. Read more
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March 2010This checklist will help territorial authorities to complete a waste assessment, required under the Waste Minimisation Act. Read more
