WEEE in Türkiye
WEEE in Türkiye
Waste Electrical And Electronic Equipment Regulation in Türkiye
The first WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) legislation in Türkiye was published in 2012 and came into effect in 2013. The latest revision was introduced at the end of 2022.
Who is in Scope?
Any natural or legal person who, regardless of the sales method (including distance sales), falls under one of the following categories:
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Manufacturers in Türkiye – Those who produce EEE under their own name/trademark; or have it manufactured/designed and place it on the domestic market under their own brand.
2. Resellers in Türkiye – Those who rebrand and sell EEE produced by others under their own name/trademark.
3. Importers in Türkiye – Those who import EEE for commercial purposes.
4. Distant Sellers (NEW – 2023) – Companies located outside Türkiye that sell EEE directly to end-users/consumers in Türkiye via remote communication.
Reporting Timeline
Put on Market (POM) & Collection Reporting: Annually in March.
Import Reporting & Recovery Participation Fee: Every quarter.
Obligations of Producers
Register with the Ministry’s online system.
Submit yearly EEE Put on Market and WEEE Collection reports.
Report import amounts and pay the Recovery Participation Fee quarterly.
Establish a collection system for WEEE.
Appoint an Authorized Representative if located outside Türkiye but selling via distance-selling channels.
Our Services
WEEE Reporting Services
- Registration Support – Assistance with registration in the Ministry’s online system.
- POM Calculation – Guidance on calculating Put on Market (POM) figures with proper B2C/B2B split.
- Annual Reporting – Submission of yearly sales and collection data to the official system.
- Take-Back Campaigns – Organize yearly obligatory consumer take-back campaigns in line with regulations.
Waste Management Consultancy
Partner with the Right Recycler – Organizing meetings with licensed recyclers and helping you choose the right partner.
Build Internal Awareness – In-house training programs tailored for your team.
Engage Employees – Organizing internal collection campaigns to boost participation.
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