Frequently Asked Questions

What is the timetable?

The key dates are as follows:

Regulations came into force on 2 January 2007.
Producers must have joined a Producer Compliance Scheme by 15 March 2007.
Marking became mandatory from 1 April 2007.
Recycling and recovery of of WEEE began on 1 July 2007.
Producers must rejoin a Producer Compliance Scheme by 15 October each year.
First Compliance Period ended 31 December 2007.
Subsequent compliance periods end on 31 December each year.