WEEEvelvoitteet

WEEEvelvoitteet refers to the obligations related to Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) in Finland. This legislation, implementing the European Union's WEEE Directive, places responsibility on producers and importers of electrical and electronic equipment for the collection, treatment, and recycling of their products once they become waste. The primary goal is to minimize the environmental impact of WEEE, which can contain hazardous substances, and to recover valuable materials for reuse.

Producers and importers are required to register with the Finnish WEEE register and finance the collection and treatment of WEEE. This can be done individually or by joining a producer responsibility organization (PRO). These PROs manage the collection systems and ensure that the WEEE is handled in an environmentally sound manner. Consumers can return their WEEE free of charge to designated collection points, typically at retail stores when purchasing new similar equipment, or at municipal waste management sites.

The regulations cover a wide range of products, from small household appliances to large industrial equipment. Enforcement of these obligations is carried out by relevant authorities, ensuring compliance with the set targets for collection and recycling rates. The system aims to create a circular economy for electrical and electronic equipment, promoting sustainability and resource efficiency.