Ordinance of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE Ordinance)

By the Ordinance of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE Ordinance), which entered into force on April 30, 2005, Austria has implemented two EC directives. Besides regulations concerning the collection and treatment of electronic waste, special emphasis is accorded to the re-use of old appliances. The transfer of e-waste to repair services and re-users not only prolongs the lifecycle of these devices but also safeguards jobs and therefore added value in Austria. The WEEE Ordinance was most recently amended in 2011.