WEEE service package for customers without representation in Poland + Authorized Representative Service + PoA
Waste electrical and electronic equipment is often abbreviated as WEEE. The producer's obligations for the take-back and recycling of this waste equipment is regulated at EU level in the WEEE Directive 2012/19/EU and in Poland in the WEEE Law (Dz.U. 2015 poz 1688).
Manufacturers and importers from outside Poland are obliged to:
- Establish an Authorized Representative to cover their Extended Producer Responsibility obligations in Poland
- Finance the collection and recycling of waste generated from equipment of the same type as that put by them on the market (Extended Producer Responsibility)
- Report the quantity of goods placed on the market to the Authorized Representative
ERP Polska will fulfil your statutory obligation!
As part of our cooperation, we offer the following services:
- Provide customer service in the preparation of reports and reporting to the Marshal's Office as an Authorized Representative
- Including collected volumes in the annual report to BDO
- Fulfillment of the required collection and processing levels for the specified fractions as indicated in the laws
- Providing an online platform for reporting the quantity and weight of introduction for each stream
- Providing access to all invoices, historical declarations, contracts and automatic notifications on the online platform
- Arranging logistics for collection of waste equipment (if needed) *separate service
- Cooperation only with certified and audited processing plants
- Individual approach to each client
- Possibility of international cooperation (all in one place)
- Experienced, helpful team in Poland and other EU countries
- ERP provides a high level of service - We are ISO 14001 Certified in Organizing and Administering Environmental Management Systems
Our Click&Comply offer for the service area WEEE applies to customers who bring the following quantities into circulation in one year max:
- up to 100kg lamps,
- up to 1 ton of other equipment
If the quantities you place on the market exceed the specified thresholds, you should contact ERP Polska directly: poland@erp-recycling.org.
With the purchase you confirm that you have read the general terms and conditions of contract deposited here + Authorized Representative agreement, accept them and authorize us.
Other documents: General agreement.
Before placing an order, please fill the data below to create a contract:
FAQ
What does WEEE mean?
The term WEEE is an abbreviation and stands for Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment-or simply "electrical waste". The corresponding WEEE directive is the European directive for waste electrical and electronic equipment. It sets out the basic rules that apply to the placing on the market, taking back and disposal of electrical and electronic equipment in each country of the European Union.
What is the responsibility of ERP Polska?
ERP Polska Organizacja Odzysku SEiE i Organizacja Odzysku Opakowań S.A, is engaged in waste management projects. ERP Polska's activities include collection, processing, recycling and disposal of waste equipment, packaging waste and batteries and accumulators. ERP Polska offers comprehensive services to Polish and foreign manufacturers, importers, distributors and introducers of electronic equipment, packaging and batteries, and acts as an Authorized Representative for entrepreneurs based outside the country. ERP Polska's activities help meet statutory requirements for managing waste equipment, batteries and packaging waste.
What is ERP Polska's activities in the circular economy?
A circular economy is a production and consumption model that seeks to make rational use of resources and minimize negative environmental impacts. Under GOZ, materials and raw materials should remain in circulation as long as possible, and waste generation should be minimized. In Poland, we generate 120 million tons of waste annually, so the introduction of GOZ is important. In 2019, the Council of Ministers adopted the "Roadmap for Transformation to a Closed Cycle Economy." Valuable activities include remanufacturing, renewable energy and waste minimization what ERP Poland is doing as part of its activities. It is worth noting that the EU is also supporting the transition to circular economy through the so-called "Waste Package," an amendment to directives on waste management.
What is the BDO (Baza Danych o Odpadach)?
The BDO is a government database. All manufacturers as defined in the WEEE Law must register with the BDO before placing electrical and electronic equipment on the market. Once per year (before March 15) producers file a report with BDO.
What is the BDO number?
The BDO number is the assigned registration number that serves as proof of the registration of the manufacturer, the brand and the type of electrical or electronic equipment carried out in the country of manufacture. It thus simultaneously serves to identify the manufacturer, and must be displayed on invoices.
Where can I register for WEEE?
Before you can sell your electrical equipment, you must register with BDO. Only when your registration has been processed and approved by BDO you will receive a BDO number and can start selling.
When applying for registration, there are a number of things you need to keep in mind, including providing information about the company, your brands, and your compliance scheme.
Who needs to register WEEE?
Are you an entity which places electric or electronic product in Poland?
Then your business model falls under the Polish WEEE Law. Among other things, the WEEE Law stipulates that you register electrical products before you start selling them, register with BDO and regularly report the quantities sold and amounts collected and recycled.
What is a product fee?
The product fee applies to entrepreneurs who market SEiE, packaging or packaged products, batteries and accumulators in Poland. In practice, this means that manufacturers, importers, online retailers, exporters, recovery organizations and catering establishments are subject to the fee. Its purpose is to promote the recycling and recovery of packaging to protect the environment from pollution. In practice, the product fee is a penalty for failure to fulfill the introducer's statutory obligations to organize collection, recycling, conduct public education campaigns and report to the Marshal's Office. The amount of the product fee depends on the type and weight of products introduced into the market. The obligation to pay the fee arises at the end of the calendar year, and the due date is March 15 of the year following the year to which the product fee applies.
What is distance selling?
Distance selling is a process of commercial transactions in which the consumer and the seller do not have physical contact, and communication and the conclusion of the contract are carried out using means of distance communication, such as the Internet, telephone or mail, courier.
How can Click & Comply help you meet your legal ROP obligations?
Click & Comply is a service of ERP Polska.
ERP Polska plays a key role in the Extended Producer Responsibility (ROP) system for recycling and recovery of electrical and electronic equipment, packaging, and batteries and accumulators. Here's how the Click & Comply service works:
Assumption of Obligations: According to the regulations, the ROP can take over from the entrepreneur the obligation to recover and recycle waste (equipment, batteries, packaging). The entrepreneur, after signing an agreement using the Click & Comply service, provides ERP Poland with information on the weight of products placed on the market. On this basis, the recovery organization ensures fulfillment of the obligation, cooperating with certified recyclers and processing plants.
Cooperation in ROP systems: In most EU countries, including Poland, ROP is implemented through so-called ROP systems. These systems are a collection of companies and institutions that jointly implement and carry out ROP policies. One of the most important players are recovery organizations including ERP Poland, which work to maximize recycling levels and close raw material cycles.
With the Click & Comply tool, ERP Polska helps businesses meet statutory requirements for recycling and recovery of equipment, packaging and batteries which contributes to sustainable waste management. Easily and quickly sign the legally required Agreement with ERP Poland recovery organization.