[Home](/)/[Resources](/resources)/UK WEEE and EPR WEEEProducer Responsibility # UK WEEE Regulations: Extended Producer Responsibility Guide The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2013 (as amended) establish producer responsibility for managing end-of-life electrical and electronic equipment. Producers must register, report volumes, and finance recycling obligations based on their market share of EEE placed on the UK market. Copy Link[Share on WhatsApp](https://wa.me/?text=https%3A%2F%2Fkrono-labs.com%2Fguides%2Fuk-weee-epr) ## Producer obligations ### Producer registration Producers must register with a compliance scheme or directly with the relevant environment agency. Registration includes reporting volumes of EEE placed on the market by category. ### Financing WEEE collection and recycling Producers must finance the collection, treatment, recovery, and environmentally sound disposal of WEEE. Obligations are based on market share of EEE placed on the market. ### Reporting and record keeping Producers must maintain records of EEE placed on the market and report this data quarterly or annually depending on size. Data must be retained for at least 4 years. ### Information to recyclers Producers must provide information on preparation for reuse and environmentally sound treatment of WEEE, including information on hazardous substances and locations. ## WEEE categories Cat 1Temperature exchange equipment (fridges, freezers, air conditioners) Cat 2Screens, monitors, and equipment containing screens Cat 3Lamps (LED, fluorescent, high-intensity discharge) Cat 4Large equipment (any external dimension >50cm) Cat 5Small equipment (no external dimension >50cm) Cat 6Small IT and telecommunication equipment ## Registration and compliance schemes Producers can join a Producer Compliance Scheme (PCS) that handles their WEEE obligations on their behalf, or register directly with the appropriate environment agency (Environment Agency for England, SEPA for Scotland, NRW for Wales, NIEA for Northern Ireland). Small producers (placing less than 5 tonnes of EEE on the market annually) can register directly with their environment agency at lower cost. Large producers must join a PCS or operate an approved compliance system. Registration must be completed before placing EEE on the market. Producers must renew registration annually and keep records of EEE placed on the market for at least 4 years. ## Reporting requirements Producers must report the weight of EEE placed on the UK market by WEEE category. Reporting frequency depends on producer size: * Small producers: Annual reporting * Large producers: Quarterly reporting Data must include EEE type (household or non-household), category, and tonnage. Compliance schemes report on behalf of their members. Direct registrants submit reports to their environment agency through the WEEE online system. ## Learn this properly, not just for one product In-depth courses and books that teach the process — not a one-off answer you'll need to look up again next time. [Start the course — $149](/courses/23-uk-battery-regulations-weee-compliance-electronics-producers)See your free roadmap [Prefer to read? Get the book — $24.99](/books/23-uk-battery-regulations-weee-compliance-electronics-producers) ## Frequently asked questions ### Who is considered a WEEE producer? A WEEE producer is any entity that places electrical or electronic equipment (EEE) on the UK market for the first time, either by manufacturing, importing, or selling under their own brand. This includes UK-based manufacturers, importers, and retailers selling directly to customers. ### Do I need to register for WEEE if I only sell online? Yes, distance sellers (online retailers) placing EEE on the UK market are considered producers and must comply with WEEE regulations, including registration and financing obligations based on their market share. ### What is the difference between B2B and B2C WEEE obligations? For B2C (household) EEE, producers must finance collection and recycling of all WEEE from private households. For B2B (non-household) EEE, producers are responsible when new EEE is purchased, but the business user becomes responsible for disposal of historic WEEE. 🇬🇧 UK roadmap for your product Every standard, document, and test that applies — free, no account required. See your free roadmap[ Want an expert to take your product through 🇬🇧 UK compliance for you? One consultant from Krono's compliance team takes your product from requirements to legal sale, with a fixed quote before any work starts. 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