Producer Responsibility and WEEE in Belgium
Belgian WEEE Regulations
Under the Belgian Decree to implement 2002/96/EC Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive for requiring all companies that place Electrical and Electronic Equipment (EEE) on the Belgian market, after the 13th August 2005, to take financial responsibility for the collection, treatment, recovery and recycling of EEE at end of life.
Any manufacturer, importer or re-brander (Producer) who puts electrical and electronic equipment on the Belgian market has producer responsibility obligations based on the type and quantity of the EEE.
There are different requirements for household WEEE and that which is sold business to business (B2B). For the B2B, this producer responsibility can be share partially or in totality with the customer by contract during the sale of EEE.
Baxter Obligation
All WEEE that Baxter handles is classed B2B. This means that if the customer purchases a new piece of EEE from Baxter sprl, we will finance the take back an electronic item that performs an equivalent function (one for one). Where no new items are purchased from Baxter, disposal of WEEE is at the end users cost, except for where other contractual arrangements apply. Baxter is registered in the producer register managed by RECUPEL.
WEEE Collection & Recycling Information
Baxter has established a recycling contract with RECUPEL and will cover any costs of treatment, recycling and recovery of the equipment.
In order to submit your transport request, all you have to do is register on the RECUPEL website. Choose a language and click on "connect and login" as a new collection point and complete the electronic form (referring to your Social Security number if you have a private practice).
After approval, you will receive a username and password with which you can submit your transport requests. Within 10 working days, the transport will be carried out by our official transporter.
Phone Number : +32.800.403.87
Email : [email protected]
Website: http://www.recupel.be
Health & Safety Information
Baxter's customers sending equipment for recycling are required to provide a decontamination certificate for medical equipment prior to collection. Infected WEEE is not included under the scope of the directive and customers should be aware that WEEE that presents a health or safety risk to personnel because of contamination will be refused for collection.