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)
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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
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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
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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
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)
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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
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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
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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.
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Managed Waste : WEEE
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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.).
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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.
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Recyclia’s communication actions
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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
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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
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Social Commitment
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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
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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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