Latest Waste Publications
Waste Battery Management Report Template 2024
Year: 2024
This template is be used by self-complying battery producers to prepare their annual waste battery management report in compliance with the European Union (Batteries and Accumulators) Regulations 2014 (S.I. No. 283 of 2014). It is a macro-enabled template and should be completed by validly registered self-complying battery producers.
PCB Information Leaflet 2025
Year: 2024
Example of WEEE take back offer wording
Example of WEEE take back offer wording, June 2024
Year: 2024
Example of WEEE Take Back Offer Wording
Year: 2024
Guidance for Retailers and Distributors of Electrical and Electronic Equipment (EEE) and Batteries
Year: 2023
This document provides guidance to those who are selling EEE and/or batteries at a retail or distributor premises. It addresses obligations under the WEEE and Batteries Regulations.
Key national stakeholders in the tyres management system
A list of key national stakeholders in the tyres management system including those organisations involved in compliance with the legislation for WEEE, batteries and end-of-life vehicles. , June 2023
Year: 2023
This document lists the key national stakeholders in the tyres management system and describes their main roles. It includes those organisations involved in compliance with the legislation for WEEE, batteries and end-of-life vehicles. The document also provides advice to producers on how to comply with the requirements of each of these stakeholders.
Free rider EEE producer complaint form
Year: 2023
This form can be used to make a complaint to the EPA about a non-compliant (free rider) EEE producer.
Guidance for B2B Producers of EEE
Year: 2023
The aim of this guidance is to assist B2B producers of Electrical and Electronic Equipment (EEE) who place B2B products on the Irish market (i.e. who supply EEE to a business end user in Ireland) to comply with the WEEE Regulations in Ireland.
WEEE and Batteries - Guidance for the retail sector on EPA inspections
Year: 2022
This document provides guidance on what to expect when the EPA carries out an inspection at your retail premises to assess compliance with the WEEE and Batteries Regulations.
Compliance Guidance Leaflet - Quick Start Guide for retailers of EEE and Batteries
What do retailers need to know?, December 2022
Year: 2022
A two page guidance leaflet for retailers on the WEEE and Batteries Regulations.
Waste Battery Management Plan Template 2023 - 2025
Year: 2022
This template is to be used by self-complying battery producers to prepare their 3-yearly waste battery management plan in compliance with the European Union (Batteries and Accumulators) Regulations 2014 (S.I. No. 283 of 2014). It is a macro-enabled template and should be completed by validly registered self-complying battery producers.
WEEE Collection Record Template
Year: 2022
This template can be downloaded and used to record types and amounts of WEEE that is collected from a retail/distributor premises.
WEEE Take Back and Storage Record Template
Year: 2022
This template can be downloaded and used to record types and amounts of WEEE that is taken back and stored at a retail/distributor premises.
Guidance for Exhibitors - Compliance with the WEEE and Batteries Regulations
Exhibitors - How to comply with the WEEE and Batteries Regulations, August 2022
Year: 2022
This document provides guidance for trade show exhibitors to help them comply with the WEEE and Batteries regulations.
Statutory Notice - Retailers of Batteries only
Year: 2022
Sample statutory notice for retailers of batteries only (i.e. where the retailer does not also sell EEE).
Statutory Notice - Retailers of EEE and Batteries
Year: 2022
Sample statutory notice for retailers of EEE and batteries.
The Batteries Regulations - Guidance for Retailers of Industrial and Automotive Batteries
Year: 2022
This guidance document will assist retailers and distributors of industrial and automotive batteries to comply with the European Union (Batteries and Accumulators) Regulations 2014 (SI No. 283 of 2014) – the Batteries Regulations.
Statutory Notice - Retailers of EEE only
Year: 2022
Sample statutory notice for retailers of EEE only (i.e. where the retailer does not also sell batteries).
Guidance on the management of waste Ionisation Chamber Smoke Detectors (ICSDs) at end-of-life
Year: 2022
This is a guidance note on the management of Ionisation Chamber Smoke Detectors at end-of-life, when they become waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE).