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EERA members, alongside a supply chain of collectors, transporters, sorters and facility workers, proudly processed million tonnes of officially collected Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) in collaboration with producer schemes and business partners.
10.000+
Facility workers
+2 million tonnes
of officially collected WEEE
Electronic waste (WEEE) is the fastest growing waste stream in the world
with predictions of more than 100 million tonnes by 2030
In 2020 the total amount of WEEE arising in Europe was reported in Eurostat and through data collection projects initiated by the WEEE Forum as being approximately 9.6 million tonnes, of which 3,5 million tonnes was officially collected through producer take-back schemes and treated in compliance with legislation. Other routes for WEEE were anticipated as being through metal scrap routes, exports for re-use and illegal scavenging etc.
Membership information
Why Join EERA?
EERA supports your hands-on WEEE reuse, recycling, and end-processing business. If you’re in the WEEE industry, becoming an active EERA member will provide you with invaluable insights and opportunities.
Tackle industry challenges and shape solutions on critical topics such as:
•Plastics: Addressing POP, REACH, and RoHS regulations.
•Batteries in WEEE: Ensuring safe and efficient handling.
•EN Standards: Best practices for reuse and WEEE treatment.
•Circular Economy: Updates and developments impacting the industry.
•Health & Safety: Sharing incidents, good practices, and lessons learned.
EERA champions the interests of its members by:
•Conducting research and publishing position statements on:
•Proposed regulations and unfair competition.
•Scavenging, illegal exports, and enforcement gaps.
EERA provides actionable guidelines on:
•Preventing Battery Fires.
•Plastics Recycling best practices.
•Waste Shipment Procedures to ensure compliance.
Membership Benefits
The EERA Secretariat and its team of senior experts bring decades of experience in the WEEE industry, ensuring that members' needs are fully understood and addressed.
•Voice and Advocacy: Members' concerns are heard and addressed with key stakeholders, influencing decisions that impact the industry.
•Stay Informed: Receive regular updates, contribute to publications, and shape EU proposals on WEEE recycling and management.
•Special Interest Groups: Engage in discussions and initiatives on issues that matter most to your business.
•Networking Opportunities: Connect with leading companies in recycling, reuse, refurbishment, and end-processing across Europe.
•On-Site Insights: Participate in exclusive visits to recycling facilities in various European locations
Click here to explore our current activities and see how EERA supports its members.
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