1. Was the equipment purchased before 13th August 2005? No
Your original supplier is responsible for the disposal of the waste equipment
Yes
Is the equipment to be disposed of within the scope of the WEEE Directive?1
Was the equipment purchased before 13th August 2005? No
Yes No
You are responsible for the disposal of the waste equipment
Are you obtaining a ‘like for like’ replacement for the equipment? No
The requirements of the WEEE Regulations do not apply
Yes
The supplier of your new equipment is responsible for the disposal of the old 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
Ensure you have considered exemption rules in DTi Guidance documents