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Recycling Policy.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 9 December 2004

Thursday, 9 December 2004

Questions (32)

Liam Twomey

Question:

23 Dr. Twomey asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will extend computer recycling programmes nationwide; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32759/04]

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The EU directive on waste electrical and electronic equipment will require the producers of electrical goods to put in place systems to ensure that electronic and electrical waste is collected and recycled to the greatest extent possible. In accordance with the directive, holders of electronic and electrical waste, including end of life computer equipment, will by August 2005 be entitled to leave that waste back free of charge, either to the place of purchase or to other authorised collection points.

It is intended to make regulations early in 2005 fully transposing this directive's provisions and facilitating its implementation in August 2005 as required. My Department is actively engaging with relevant stakeholders to facilitate the effective implementation and enforcement of the regulations.

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