Netherlands
Jul-04
The Decree and Regulation (SAS/2004072357) concerning Electrical and Electronic Equipment were adopted in July 2004. The regulations come into force on 1 January 2005 for all equipment except lighting products for which the date has been postponed to 13 August 2005.
Key Provisions:
• Collection of WEEE from households: Municipalities must provide sites where householders can return WEEE ‘at least’ free of charge.Retailers must take back products free of charge on a 1:1 basis.
• Producers may set up their own systems for recovery of WEEE.
Industry activity:
NVMP system began work in 1999 and will no doubt continue to be the main compliance organisation. ICT-Milieu runs a take-back scheme for IT, telecoms and office equipment. Stichting Lightrec is responsible for the collection of commercial and household lamps and luminaires.
来源：英国贸工部