Important information for importers and manufacturers
With Recupel, you meet the take-back obligation in Belgium
Since 2001, legislation has governed the collection of waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) in Belgium. In 2008, specific rules came into force for electrical and electronic equipment, subdivided in 10 categories for which there is a take-back obligation. In 2022 Recupel has changed the classification from 10 to 6 categories. You can consult the 6 categories in our appliance list. Every seller of electro-appliances or lamps must comply with them. The legislation applies throughout Belgium, both for physical shops and online shops.
Since 2001, Recupel has been the safe and efficient collection and processing system for lamps and electronics in Belgium, helping its members to meet their legal obligations. We also provide practical support for the safe storage and disposal of e-waste and lamps. On behalf of its members, Recupel organises the collection, transport, sorting, selection for re-use and proper treatment of all returned light bulbs and electrical appliances.
You can benefit from this as a member because Recupel provides recepients and transport to collect your e-waste. All you have to do is register as a Recupel collection point.
Legal obligations - About the take-back obligation
What does the take-back obligation for electricals involve in practice?
Become Recupel collection point
As a retailer, you must take back free of charge the appliance or lamp that the customer gives you when they buy a similar new appliance from you.
Get a quality label
For retailers who take back refrigerators and freezers and have them recycled by Recupel.