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Value chain cooperation
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Achieving the new collection targets set for 2019 and onwards will only be possible when all quantities of e-waste handled by other economic operators are identified and accounted for and the proper disposal by the consumer is tackled.
Harmonisation and enforcement of treatment standards for WEEE across EU
The importance of enforcement particularly in regard of treatment operations. This should help ensure market dynamics are not diverting flows from the formal system towards substandard treatments (lower de-pollution) or illegal activities. This can be done when Member States adopt a fair and consistent requirement of mandatory compliance to the EN-50625 Series for all WEEE treatment facilities in the EU.
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