Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 24 March 2021
232. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if the recycling waste electrical and electronic equipment regulations still apply during the current Covid-19 emergency period, in particular in the circumstance in which a household must purchase new electronic white goods and need the old ones removed by the vendor; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14516/21]
View answerThe take-back arrangements for WEEE continue to operate throughout the current restrictions. Old or obsolete goods should be removed by retailers on the purchase of new replacement goods. The Extended Producer Responsibility schemes have worked to ensure that services have remained in place while working within the restrictions. They have engaged regularly with retail members and other key stakeholders whilst also maintaining collection services from Civic Amenity sites and from retailers who continue to provide online sales to customers.
