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Waste Battery Management Report Template 2024

Year: 2024

This template is be used by self-complying battery producers to prepare their annual waste battery management report in compliance with the European Union (Batteries and Accumulators) Regulations 2014 (S.I. No. 283 of 2014). It is a macro-enabled template and should be completed by validly registered self-complying battery producers.

Example of WEEE take back offer wording

Example of WEEE take back offer wording, June 2024

Year: 2024

Guidance for Retailers and Distributors of Electrical and Electronic Equipment (EEE) and Batteries

Year: 2023

This document provides guidance to those who are selling EEE and/or batteries at a retail or distributor premises. It addresses obligations under the WEEE and Batteries Regulations.

Key national stakeholders in the tyres management system

A list of key national stakeholders in the tyres management system including those organisations involved in compliance with the legislation for WEEE, batteries and end-of-life vehicles. , June 2023

Year: 2023

This document lists the key national stakeholders in the tyres management system and describes their main roles. It includes those organisations involved in compliance with the legislation for WEEE, batteries and end-of-life vehicles. The document also provides advice to producers on how to comply with the requirements of each of these stakeholders.

Free rider EEE producer complaint form

Year: 2023

This form can be used to make a complaint to the EPA about a non-compliant (free rider) EEE producer.

Guidance for B2B Producers of EEE

Year: 2023

The aim of this guidance is to assist B2B producers of Electrical and Electronic Equipment (EEE) who place B2B products on the Irish market (i.e. who supply EEE to a business end user in Ireland) to comply with the WEEE Regulations in Ireland.

WEEE and Batteries - Guidance for the retail sector on EPA inspections

Year: 2022

This document provides guidance on what to expect when the EPA carries out an inspection at your retail premises to assess compliance with the WEEE and Batteries Regulations.

Compliance Guidance Leaflet - Quick Start Guide for retailers of EEE and Batteries

What do retailers need to know?, December 2022

Year: 2022

A two page guidance leaflet for retailers on the WEEE and Batteries Regulations.

Waste Battery Management Plan Template 2023 - 2025

Year: 2022

This template is to be used by self-complying battery producers to prepare their 3-yearly waste battery management plan in compliance with the European Union (Batteries and Accumulators) Regulations 2014 (S.I. No. 283 of 2014). It is a macro-enabled template and should be completed by validly registered self-complying battery producers.

WEEE Collection Record Template

Year: 2022

This template can be downloaded and used to record types and amounts of WEEE that is collected from a retail/distributor premises.

WEEE Take Back and Storage Record Template

Year: 2022

This template can be downloaded and used to record types and amounts of WEEE that is taken back and stored at a retail/distributor premises.

Guidance for Exhibitors - Compliance with the WEEE and Batteries Regulations

Exhibitors - How to comply with the WEEE and Batteries Regulations, August 2022

Year: 2022

This document provides guidance for trade show exhibitors to help them comply with the WEEE and Batteries regulations.

Statutory Notice - Retailers of Batteries only

Year: 2022

Sample statutory notice for retailers of batteries only (i.e. where the retailer does not also sell EEE).

Statutory Notice - Retailers of EEE and Batteries

Year: 2022

Sample statutory notice for retailers of EEE and batteries.

The Batteries Regulations - Guidance for Retailers of Industrial and Automotive Batteries

Year: 2022

This guidance document will assist retailers and distributors of industrial and automotive batteries to comply with the European Union (Batteries and Accumulators) Regulations 2014 (SI No. 283 of 2014) – the Batteries Regulations.

Statutory Notice - Retailers of EEE only

Year: 2022

Sample statutory notice for retailers of EEE only (i.e. where the retailer does not also sell batteries).

Guidance on the management of waste Ionisation Chamber Smoke Detectors (ICSDs) at end-of-life

Year: 2022

This is a guidance note on the management of Ionisation Chamber Smoke Detectors at end-of-life, when they become waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE).

Guidance on the management of X-ray units at end-of-life

Year: 2022

This is a guidance note on the management of X-ray units at end-of-life, when they become waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE)

The WEEE and Batteries Regulations In Ireland – Who Does What?

Year: 2022

This is a summary of the roles and responsibilities of stakeholders under the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) and Batteries regulations in Ireland. It includes EPA, local authorities, producers and retailers, as well as consumers and WEEE and batteries compliance schemes.

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