The importance of legislation regarding WEEE management: practical experience with mobile phones and any other electronic equipment

Quito, Ecuador, 13 August 2013

“THE IMPORTANCE OF LEGISLATION REGARDING WEEE MANAGEMENT: PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE

WITH MOBILE PHONES AND ANY OTHER ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT

José Pérez García,CEO Recyclia

ITU Workshop on “Environmentally Sound Management

of E-waste in Latin America”

(Quito, Ecuador, 13 August 2013)

Quito, Ecuador, 13 August 2013 2

The WEEE management challenge

Electrical and electronic devices are used more and more and their obsolescent rhythms are increasingly fast:

A European citizen generates 14 kilos of "technological trash" and this amount will double in 2017

Benefits derived from WEEE recycling:

Recovery of scarce and valuable raw material Saving energetic and natural resources Waste management to minimize the potential impact on the environment and health, by adequately closing a life cycle of these products.

RECYCLIA is the environmental Platform that brings together the experience, knowledge and human team of Integrated Management Systems.

Under the legal form of Economic Interest Grouping (EIG), Recyclia is a non profit organization that encompasses the following foundations:

Founded in 1998. The responsible response from the batteries and accumulators sector to the need to adequately manage used batteries and accumulators.

Founded in 1999. Pioneering initiative of telephone and communications equipment financed by the major manufacturers.

A case of success: Recyclia

For over ten years, we contribute to the collection and responsible recycling of WEEE and used batteries in Spain.

Founded in 2005. It allows the rest of manufacturers of electrical and electronic equipments (IT, photography, healthcare, gaming machines, surveillance and control, etc..) to comply with Royal Decree 208/2005

Founded in 2002. Custom solution for computer equipments promoted by the main manufacturers of the sector.

A case of success: Recyclia

Origin of RECYCLIA

Trade Association – (ASIMELEC – AMETIC)

Spanish/Communitarian legislation – Obligatory nature

Initiative of Trade Association. Foundations

Foundations become independent from Trade Association

RECYCLIA

Change of approach


Shared responsibilityShared responsibility

“Polluter pays” principle Extended producer responsibility

“Polluter pays” principle Extended producer responsibility

Transfer of responsibility from the Holder or the Administration

to the “Producer” of the product that becomes

waste at the end of its useful life

Consumers

Economic agents responsible for placing products on the market

Public Administrations

New Role

CONSUMO

ADQUISICION DE MATERIAS PRIMAS

FABRICACION

DISTRIBUCIONDISTRIBUCION

DISPOSICIONDISPOSICIONFINALFINAL

GESTION DERESIDUOS

DETECCION DE NECESIDADDETECCION DE NECESIDAD

CONCEPCION DELCONCEPCION DELPRODUCTO

Figura 1. Etapas incluidas en el Ciclo de Vida de un producto

‘Life Cycle Thinking’‘Life Cycle Thinking’

“Producer”= First commercial agent (manufacturer, importer,

distributor)

WEEE Legislation


The Royal Decree 208/2005 in force since the 13th of august of 2005 is the transposition of both Directives (WEEE and ROHS) to the Spanish legislation

Directive 2002/96/EC on waste electrical and electronic

equipment (WEEE)RAEEWEEE

Directive 2002/95/EC on the restriction of the use of certain

hazardous substances in electrical and electronic

equipment

This kind of waste needs to be collected and treated as a separated flux

The setting of collection and recovery targets.

Define the main obligations for the differents agents

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WEEE II Directive

Published on the 4th of July of 2012

Wider scope of WEEE types affected by the Directive, including fixed installation (except large-scale fixed installations) and photovoltaic panels.

It modifies the present classification based on the commercialization (10 categories) in order to adapt it to the real collection categories (6 categories), after the 15th of august of 2018 (before adaptation period)

Temperature exchange equipment Screens and monitors containing screens having a surface greater than 100 cm2LampsLarge equipment (any external dimension more than 50 cm)Small equipment (no external dimension more than 50 cm)Small IT and telecommunication equipment (no external dimension more than 50 cm)


More ambitious collection targets, after 2015:

From 2016: minimum collection rate to be achieved annually shall be 45 % of the average weight of EEE placed on the market in the three preceding years

From 2019: 65 % of the average weight of EEE placed on the market in the three preceding years or alternatively 85 % of WEEE generated.

More ambitious recovery targets and for all categories

It incorporates the concept of refurbishment but without setting a specific target


WEEE II Directive

ROHS II DIRECTIVE

Directive 2011/65/EU of 8 June 2011 that regulates the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment:

Lead (0,1 %) Mercury (0,1 %) Cadmium (0,01 %)

It complements the previous Directive 2002/95/CE (RoHs)

In force since the 1st of January of 2013 for the products already included in the original norm.

Grants a transitions period for the newly included products (medical devices and monitoring and control instruments)

Transposition to the Spanish law: Royal Decree 219/2013 of 23th of march of 2013


Hexavalent chromium (0,1 %)Polybrominated biphenyls (PBB) (0,1 %)Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE)(0,1%)

Several producers decide to join efforts to organize waste management.

Collective System.

Facilitates delivery of waste by users in collection points for that purpose,

regardless of brands.

All economical agents involved (producers, distributors, recyclers, users

and Administration) take part in the System.

Costs optimization.

Economies of scale thanks to the volume of waste management.

Unique voice before Administrations.

Advantages of an Integrated Management System

TO ORGANIZE selective collection schemes appropriate to the different

flows of electronic waste and used batteries.

TO SAFEGUARD the availability of waste delivery points in order to bring

closer the selective collection to the home, professional and industrial user.

TO ENSURE the environmentally optimal management of waste selectively

collected.

To RAISE AWARENESS among home users as well as the professional and

industrial sectors on the importance of selective waste collection and

recycling, as well as the importance of their collaboration.

The mission of an IMS

HELPS producers to fulfill their responsibility, who delegate to IMS’s the

fulfillment of their obligations.

By fulfilling his financial obligations, the producer is relieved of all

responsibility.

The mission of an IMS

Exclusive responsibility of the Producer

Producer’s Financial Contribution (PFC)

Formula:Structural Costs + Operational expenditure (Transport) + Recycling costs (Plant) + Communication = PFC

Number of units placed on the market

The financing of IMS’s

Regional Governments (Autonomous Communities, competent bodies on waste

management)

Spanish Register of EEE producers (REI-RAEE)

Spanish Register of Batteries Producers (REI-RPA)

Compliance schemes

Producers

FINANCIAL FLOW:

- Membership fee

- Quarterly contribution (per kg sold)

Contract

Logistic partners

Treatment plants

Municipal collection points

Authorise

QUARTERLY DECLARATIONS:

- EEE commercialised in kgs per category and type of equipment

- Batteries sold in units and grams per type of battery

- MEMBERS’ REGISTRATION

- QUARTERLY SUBMISSION OF INFORMATION

Entrusted with WEEE/spent batteries management under collective system’s supervision and Regional Governments authorisation as waste managers

Web-based platform www.minetur.es

Web-based platform

QUARTERLY ALLOCATION OF MARKET SHARES FOR EACH PRODUCER ON B2C APPLIANCES COMMERCIALISED

Annual report on WEEE/batteries managed

The context of WEEE and spent batteries management in Spain

Public consultation of registered companies (2.000) and brands.Information on invoices on registration numbers mandatory.

RECYCLIA’s achievements

More than 900 member companies.

More than 26,000 collection points deployed throughout Spain.

More than 100,000 tons of waste managed.

Recovery/recycling ratio of 77%, clearly over targets foreseen in the legislation

Creation of specific networking collection adapted to domestic channel as well as to professional and industrial sectors.

Direct dialogue and negotiation with relevant authorities at national and regional level.


Managed Waste : WEEE


65%12%

18%3%

01. Grandes electrodomésticos

02. Pequeño electrodoméstico

03. Informática y telecomunicaciones

04. Electrónica de consumo

06. Herramientas eléctricas

07. Juguetes o equipos deportivos

08. Aparatos médicos

09. Instrumentos de vigilancia y con-trol

10. Máquinas expendedoras

58%

33%9%

Ecoasimelec

Ecofimática

Tragamóvil

Distribución de equipos de informática y telecomunicaciones por fundaciones

During 2012, the WEEE Foundations managed more than 15 million kilograms; 10% more than in 2011.

Reaching collection and valorization ratios much higher than those established by the law.

More than 90,000 tons managed from 2001

Our deployment

RECYCLIA’s Environmental Foundations have a wide waste collection network throughout Spain:

More than 25,000 “Recopiladores” of batteries and accumulators.830 containers “Tragamóvil”.700 collection points within Ecofimática’s distributors. 2,700 municipal waste collection points (Waste facilities, public centers...).2,300 waste collection points throughout the distribution (malls, stores…).2,000 waste collection points associated to specific operatives related to the professional and industrial sector (i.e. industrial batteries, gaming machines, electro-medical, surveillance and control or ATMs, etc.).


Our operational model

National coverage for WEEE and used batteries collection from domestic, industrial and professional origin.Custom collection in areas with significant stockpiles of wasteNetwork of Temporary Waste Storage Facilities (TWSF) for the delivery and consolidation of small stockpiles of waste.Collaboration agreements with logistic agents as well as treatment plants specialized in WEEE and batteries recycling.


Recyclia’s communication actions


In Recyclia, we consider awareness and environmental education as one of the foundations of our business.

In this sense, during all these years we have launched several campaigns, within the following areas:

Elaboration of informative materials: brochures, guides, etc… Participation in forums, seminars, lectures, conferences and other events of interestBroadcasting and relationship with the media through interviews, reports, technical articles and participation in trade or specialized fairs.Specific communication campaigns.Several in-house printed and online publications: Econews and electronic newsletters.

Communication and awareness actions I


RECYCLING SCHOOLTHE TOUR OF SPAIN (LA VUELTA)

Guide CETMAR and industrial batteries brochure

ECO Awards Ecofimática Distributors

Agreement Tragamovil and ADENA for the

recovery of autochthonous forests

Communication and awareness actions II


Social Commitment


With BOBATH cerebral palsy foundation

Football and Environment School

With Instituto San José Foundation

TRAGAMOVIL

Non-profit organization, Tragamovil activity started in 2001 as a pilot experience in 2001

The Tragamovil pilot project obtained the best evaluation possible in the history of LIFE Program (45 points out of 45)

Constituted on the 17th of July of 2003 as a collective system specialized in separate collection and recycling of waste mobile phone, the initiative is supported by the main manufacturers and retailers


TRAGAMOVIL

Tragamovil has currently over 1000 collection points all over Spain, in which mobile phone end-users can deposit their obsolete or end-of-life mobile phones (technical service centers, department stores, local and municipal entities, universities, etc.)

Since the launching of the Tragamovil Initiative more than 5.470.000 kg. of mobile phone waste has been recovered, which would have otherwise ended up in a landfill.

Over the last years Tragamovil has participated in multiple congress, fairs, meetings, etc. at national and international level.


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