scope:

This Recommendation considers requirements for recyclers of waste information and communication technology (ICT) addressing in particular the informal sector that is involved in WEEE collection and dismantling. By working on the guidelines and certification schemes for WEEE recyclers, this Recommendation aims to support the WEEE informal sector with a view to developing and formalizing its working practices, while recommending interventions that may boost the sector's activities towards being environmentally friendly and protect workers in the sector as well as identifying the steps, needs and methodology required to transform this sector into a formal one.