Was the equipment purchased before 13th August 2005?

Is the equipment to be disposed of within the scope of the WEEE Directive?1 Yes

Are you obtaining a ‘like for like’ replacement for the equipment?

The supplier of your new equipment is responsible for the disposal of the old equipment

Yes

NoYou are responsible for the disposal of the waste equipment

No

The requirements of the WEEE Regulations do not apply

Yes

No

Your original supplier is responsible for the disposal of the waste equipment

Flow chart of disposal obligations for business users under the WEEE Directive

1To Check scope:

• Refer to Annex 1A and 1B of the WEEE Directive http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/site/en/consleg/2002/L/02002L0096-20031231-en.pdf

• Ensure you have considered exemption rules in DTi Guidance documents http://www.dti.gov.uk/innovation/sustainability/weee/page30269.html