Waste Electrical/ Electronic Equipment/ Batteries
From the 13th August 2005, retailers are required to take back WEEE from members of the public free of charge. Take back will be on a one-for-one basis only and the WEEE must be of a similar type or have performed the same function as the new item purchased.
View Frequently Asked Questions about Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment
Retailers’ obligations are:
- Register with their local authority.
- Provide free in-store take back of household WEEE on a one-for-one basis on the sale of a new like product.
- Ensure that any WEEE collected is delivered to an approved collection facility.
- Ensure that the storage and transport of WEEE collected as above meets the requirements of the Regulations.
- Ensure that private households are informed of the WEEE take back facilities available to them and that they are encouraged to participate in the separate collections of WEEE.
To register, please complete the form below and send it with a cheque / postal order for €20.00 to:
Environment Section
Meath County Council
County Hall
Railway Street
Navan
County Meath
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Guide pdf, 194kb
WEEE and Batteries Registration Form doc, 118kb
WEEE and the Retailer doc, 233kb
WEEE Signage doc, 11kb
Waste Batteries and the Retailer doc, 239kb
Battery Signage doc, 11kb
Battery and WEEE Signage doc, 13kb
