WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive came into force in 2005

Retailers are invited to download the WEEE Retailer Registration Form from the 'Forms' page on the left and once completed should be returned to the Environment Section, Civic Offices, Dungarvan, Co Waterford accompanied by a cheque for €20 (registration charge).  Please note the cheque should be made payable to Waterford County Council. A receipt will be issued on payment of this amount.

From August 13 2005, each Retailer must

• be registered with their Local Authority
• provide for free in-store take back of household WEEE on a one for one basis on the sale of a new life 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; and
• ensure that private households are informed of the WEEE take back facilities available to them and they are encouraged to participate in the separate collection of WEEE

Additional information can be downloaded in the WEEE Guidelines for Retailers including simple ways to ensure Retailers are meeting their obligations.