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The legislator strikes back – Penalty for companies refusing to take back used devices

The new facts of these fines shall come into force on 1st June, 2017. Since 25th July, 2016, the stationary distributors with a sales surface of 400 sqm for electrical devices, respectively online retailers with a storage and shipment surface (shelf space) of 400 sqm for electrical devices, have to take back used electrical devices free of charge. Used devices when purchasing a new identical device (1:1) as well as small devices with an edge…

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LED Stripes – Change of the device type

LED stripes are now classified as luminaires of the device type "luminaires or other lighting fixtures or equipment for spreading or controlling light that can be used in private households" of the collection group 5. The regulatory committees of the foundation EAR (German WEEE registration board) performed a revaluation in the field of lamps. New is that LED stripes are now classified as luminaires of the device type "luminaires or other…

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From 24th July 2016 onwards: distributor obligation to take back waste electrical devices – take-e-way has the solution

Until 24 July 2016 stationary dealers, who have a sales surface for electrical devices of more than 400 sqm, or online dealers who have a storage and dispatch area for electrical devices of more than 400 sqm, they need to have created the condition for free of charge take-back of waste electrical devices What it is about: Until 24 July 2016, according to the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act (ElektroG), stationary dealers, who have a sales…

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B2B Distributors are obliged to take back Small Electrical Devices in Germany

B2B distributors are also obliged to take back used devices from private households As we have found out from a very authoritative source, the situation for B2B distributors turns out to be as follows:Regarding the “Question of the obligation to take back WEEE by the so-called B2B distributors, the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act (= ElektroG) makes clear arrangements. In § 17 para. 1 it does not distinguish between the different…

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take-e-back solves the take-back problem of distributors of electrical and electronic equipment: OTTO participates in the take-back system

The Germany-wide take-back system for electrical and electronic equipment take-e-way presents the online platform www.take-e-back.com for the take-back of waste devices according to the amended ElektroG/WEEE The Germany-wide take-back system for electrical and electronic equipment take-e-way presents the online platform www.take-e-back.com for the take-back of waste devices by distributors according to the amended Electrical and Electronic…

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We're moving! Hotline not available on March 4th, 2016 from 10:00 a.m.!

Dear Members of the VERE Association, We're moving! Therefore, there may be irregularities in our telephone accessibility as a result of the relocation measures on March 4th, 2016 from 10:00 a.m. (CET). We apologise for any inconvenience. From March 7th, 2016 you will find us at Schlossstr. 8 d-e, 22041 Hamburg/Germany; then you will reach us again from 08:00 a.m. As usual take-e-way will be glad to answer your questions; please do…

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WEEE Germany – take-e-way provides the ElektroG take-back system for the retail and online trade – order now!

take-e-way provides a simple all-round system to all concerned retailers and online retailers which covers all legal obligations The new Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act (ElektroG = WEEE Germany) came into force on 24 th October 2015. From 24 th July 2016, stationary retail sellers from a sales surface of 400 sqm for electrical devices respectively online retailers with a sales and shelf space from 400 sqm on (according to the information…

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WEEE Germany – The Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act (ElektroG) will come into force on 24 th October 2015

take-e-way offers free of charge consulting and full-service solutions The new Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act (ElektroG = WEEE Germany) was published today by the Bundesanzeiger and will come into force tomorrow on Saturday, 24th October, 2015. take-e-way and our Association for the take-back and recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment (VERE e.V.) will immediately be at your disposal with free of charge consulting and…

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ElektroG & WEEE in Europe – Germany, United Kingdom, France, Italy, Austria – Invitation to Steigenberger Airport Hotel in Frankfurt – November 3rd, 2015

International symposium with regard to the implementation of the WEEE directive into German national law at Steigenberger Airport Hotel in Frankfurt/Germany on November 3rd, 2015 Dear VERE Members and take-e-way Customers, The new Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act (ElektroG) is close to its implementation and does not only raise lots of questions, but some aspects seem to be incomprehensible at the first glance. Again and again, such a…

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WEEE Germany: Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act (ElektroG) – Important changes for lamps

This information is important for all members and customers who have already registered LEDs and want to continue selling them. Dear VERE members and take-e-way customers, The regulation described below would most likely seem to be incomprehensible to you. However, it provides great advantages for you being the concerned company: Producers, who have already registered LEDs in the type of equipment 5b (lighting equipment, collection group 5)…

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