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Directive (EU) 2018/849 Amending Obligations on End-of-Life Vehicles, Batteries and Accumulators and Waste Batteries and Accumulators, and WEEE
Commencement: 4th July 2018
Amends:
- Directive 2000/53/EC on end-of-life vehicles
- Directive 2006/66/EC on batteries and accumulators and waste batteries and accumulators
- Directive 2012/19/EU on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE)
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Directive 2000/53/EC on end-of-life vehicles
The amendment Directive requires Member States to, as well as the original requirements, take the necessary measures to ensure that all end-of-life vehicles are stored (even temporarily) and treated in accordance with the waste hierarchy. It also requires Member States to electronically submit a report on reuse and recovery targets for each calendar year to the Commission.
Directive 2006/66/EC on batteries and accumulators and waste batteries and accumulators
The amendment Directive requires Member States to electronically submit reports on the levels of recycling achieved in each calendar year to the Commission. It also gives Member States powers to make use of economic instruments and other measures to provide incentives for the application of the waste hierarchy.
Directive 2012/19/EU on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE)
This Directive requires Member States to electronically submit reports on the quantities and categories of WEEE placed on their market to the Commission. It also gives member states powers to make use of economic instruments and other measures to provide incentives for the application of the waste hierarchy.