E-Waste Recycling S.A.
Producer Responsibility Organisation
Do you manufacture or import electronics or batteries?
We take over your compliance responsibilities comprehensively.
As a modern compliance organization operating in accordance with the WEEE Directive and Polish legislation, we help businesses fulfil their obligations as producers and importers. We specialize in the recovery of electrical and electronic equipment and batteries, offering end-to-end solutions for manufacturers, importers and distributors.
Not sure whether your company qualifies as a producer or what responsibilities come with that status? Below you’ll find a detailed explanation of who is considered a “producer” and what the legal obligations are.
Producer
Who qualifies as a “producer of electrical and electronic equipment” under Polish BDO regulations?
Wondering whether your company is considered a “producer of EEE” (Electrical and Electronic Equipment) according to the Act of 11 September 2015 on waste electrical and electronic equipment?
It is essential to correctly identify your role in order to meet your legal obligations. Let’s break down the definition step by step:
A Producer of EEE is any entity (individual, unincorporated business or legal entity) based in Poland that:
- Manufactures equipment under its own brand or places equipment on the market that was designed/manufactured for it and is labelled with its brand (regardless of the sales channel – including online)
- Resells equipment under its own brand that was made by another entity. IMPORTANT: if the equipment bears the original producer’s brand, you are not considered the producer.
- Imports equipment into the Polish market from another country (within or outside the EU).
Your obligations
Companies placing EEE on the Polish market must meet a wide range of legal obligations under environmental and waste management laws
BDO Registration
Every producer must register in the BDO (Database on Products and Packaging and Waste Management) before placing any products on the market. Registration allows for the legal placement of products on the market and must be completed before the first product is introduced.
Financing collection & recycling
Producers are responsible for organizing and financing:
- the collection and processing of waste equipment from non-household users (B2B),
- the take-back and treatment of WEEE from collection points (B2C).
Reporting and documentation
Companies are required to submit annual reports to the BDO, detailing the quantity of equipment placed on the market and activities related to its collection and processing. They are also obligated to monitor recovery and recycling rates. The producer may sign an agreement to transfer these responsibilities to a compliance organization.
Equipment labelling
All equipment must be labelled with a crossed-out bin symbol, informing users that the product should not be disposed of with mixed waste.
User information requirements
Producers must provide households with information on:
- the ban on discarding WEEE with other waste,
- environmental and health risks from hazardous substances in the equipment.
In addition, the producer is required to provide information on:
- the collection system, including take-back of waste equipment;
- the role of households in contributing to the reuse, recovery and recycling of waste equipment.
The producer is also obliged to include the BDO registration number on invoices and other relevant documents.
Collection and take-back of waste equipment
If a distributor operates a retail unit with a surface area of at least 400 m² and sells equipment intended for household use, they are required to accept small waste electrical and electronic equipment (with no dimension exceeding 50 cm) at that location – even if the customer does not purchase a new device.
Environmental education
A producer that chooses to carry out its educational campaign obligations independently is required to allocate (or transfer to a separate bank account held by the competent regional authority) at least 0.1% of the net revenue generated from placing equipment on the market in the previous calendar year.
An alternative solution is to cooperate with a compliance organization, which assumes this obligation on behalf of the client.
Achieving required collection, recovery and recycling rates
The WEEE Act obliges producers to meet at least the minimum levels of collection, recovery and recycling.
Failure to comply with these obligations results in high product fees. Working with a compliance organization eliminates this risk.
Financial security
A producer placing equipment on the market for household use and choosing to fulfil obligations independently is required to provide financial security for the relevant calendar year, intended to cover the potential product fee.
The financial security is calculated by multiplying the product fee rate (1.8 PLN/kg) by the annual mass of the equipment placed on the market.
This requirement does not apply to producers who have entered into an agreement with a compliance organization.
If you place EEE on the market, the law requires you to collect, recover and recycle it. We’ll handle that for you.
Through our cooperation with certified WEEE processors – Elektrorecykling S.A. (Nowy Tomyśl) and Polska Korporacja Recyklingu Sp. z o.o. (Lublin) – we not only ensure legal compliance but also contribute meaningfully to the circular economy.
Why is partnering with us a strategic decision for your business?
As a modern compliance organization operating nationwide, we’ve developed a comprehensive solution that combines legal expertise with advanced recycling technologies.
As part of our services, we provide comprehensive support in managing used electrical and electronic equipment. We organize the collection of used equipment directly from your company’s premises, including especially difficult-to-transport small-sized equipment. We accept all categories of used equipment – from small electrical devices to large industrial machinery – ensuring their professional processing.
We also take care of preparing all legally required reports carried out by our compliance organization, relieving the reporting entity of this time-consuming obligation. This way, you can focus on growing your business with the confidence that all legal requirements are fully met.
What you gain
by working with us:
Regulatory compliance
We fully take over your responsibilities related to:
• EEE - full-service compliance support
• batteries and accumulators - as an intermediary entity under the latest regulations
• packaging - through our group’s packaging compliance organization PULS RECYKLINGU S.A.
Environmental consulting
We go beyond basic compliance, offering full support with:
• environmental audits - identification of areas for optimization
• reports and documentation- preparation of legally required reports
• BDO support – comprehensive waste record-keeping in the BDO system
• regular training sessions and webinars
Conducting public educational campaigns
to promote environmental awareness among employees and customers.
This is a key element of our corporate social responsibility strategy. We are committed to fostering pro-ecological attitudes - both within our organization and in the business environment of our partners.
Achieving legally required recycling targets
We provide our clients with full support in fulfilling obligations related to meeting statutory recycling and recovery rates. We continuously monitor changing regulations so our clients can be confident they operate in compliance with current environmental requirements.
Nationwide collection network
Coordinated collection of used equipment throughout Poland
Logistics and transport to certified treatment facilities
Full documentation of the process in compliance with the WEEE Act
Consulting on waste management cost optimization
Intuitive client portal
Your comfort is our priority
- access to contract information
- submission of declarations
- downloading invoices
- viewing contract settlements and invoice history
- access to reported data
- ability to download certificates
- video instructions for portal use
Interested in working with us?
Get in touch with our team.
Krzysztof Materzok
Key Account Manager
Magdalena Owczarz
Business Development Manager
Mariusz Rostkowski
Director of WEEE Procurement and Recycling
E-Waste Recycling S.A.
ul. Twarda 18
(Spektrum Tower)
00-105 Warsaw
