Waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE): creating an electronics equipment takeback program in light of current European Union directives and possible U.S. legislation

Abstract

The lack of a takeback program for Waste Electrical and Electronics Equipment (WEEE) places XYZ Corporation at risk of violating European Union directives currently in effect. Legislation of electronic waste is also being proposed in various jurisdictions within the United States. The purpose of this study was to: 1. Determine what options are available to XYZ to dispose of its end-of-life electronic hardgoods in a manner that: a. Maintains its industry-leading reputation as a good corporate environmental citizen b. Complies with European Union directives and any other laws and regulations 2. Determine if an electronic hardgoods takeback program for Product One and Product Two can be developed in the United States prior to the enactment of laws and regulations requiring such takeback.