Guidance: WEEE: evidence and national protocols guidance
Summary
The Environment Agency has updated its WEEE evidence and national protocols guidance, including changes to evidence issuance, reporting templates, and contract requirements between approved authorised treatment facilities and producer compliance schemes. The update also introduces new provisions for vape waste, including a national protocol for battery deductions and revised recovery and recycling targets for Category 15.
Why it matters
While primarily aimed at WEEE operators, the changes affect how electrical waste is evidenced, treated and reported, which can be relevant to surveyors dealing with refurbishment, disposal and compliance advice on properties containing electrical equipment. The updates also reinforce the regulatory framework around waste handling and may influence contractor selection and due diligence.
Key points
- New national protocol for battery deductions from vape waste will apply from 12 August 2026.
- Category 15 vapes and electronic cigarettes now have recovery and recycling targets of 75% and 55%.
- AATFs must have direct agreements or contracts with PCS providers and be able to evidence them to regulators.
- BATRRT guidance has been withdrawn and ATFs must follow WEEE: appropriate measures for permitted facilities guidance.
- Reporting templates and online processes have been updated, including the move from WEEE Settlement Centre to WEEE Online.
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