Directiva Europea
European Directive on the reuse of electrical and electronic devices (WEEE)
The first and original WEEE Directive (2002/96/EC) dates back to February 2003. It maintains the creation of a collection plan for electrical and electronic waste without charges for the customer.
In December 2008, the European Commission proposed a review of the WEEE Directive in view of the large growth of this waste.
Since 2012, photovoltaic panels have been included in the field of the WEEE Directive.
This WEEE Directive 2012/19/EU regulates the appropriate treatment of products at the end of their useful life and stipulates that Producers (e.g. manufacturers and importers) of electrical and electronic equipment must comply with their national waste management obligations. waste, including financing and administration.