How to comply with the legislation on vape recycling

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What’s the deal?

If you sell vapes, by law you must provide an option for consumers to dispose of vapes on a one-for-one basis under the WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) regulations.

Is it really that important?

Yes, since the end of March, the Office for Product Safety and Standards has been undertaking enforcement action on any retailers who aren’t compliant.

How do I make sure I’m compliant?

If you sell under £100,000 of EEE then you can sign up to the Distributor Takeback Scheme (DTS), which is operated by recycling expert Valpak. There is a charge for this depending on store size and sales.
You’ll be required to display signage in store in line with this template.
You’ll also need to keep a record of what information you give to your customers about where they should take their WEEE.

If you sell more than £100,000 of EEE you have to offer an in-store solution for vape customers looking to dispose of products on a one-for-one basis. The easiest way to do this is by signing up to a compliance scheme, whereby a company can supply you with a disposal unit and arrange for the waste to be collected. Here is a list of approved compliance schemes.
You need to provide customers with information on which take back service you provide, as well as the information provided on this template, via in-store posters
You are required to keep a record of all items collected and disposed of. The government has provided a template of how to do this.
You also need to keep records of how you tell customers about your take back scheme.