Weee Ireland

What Weee Ireland does

WEEE Ireland Ltd is a Dublin-based not-for-profit compliance scheme founded in 2005 and operating under approval from the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications. It enables producers, importers, and distance sellers of electrical and electronic equipment (EEE), batteries, and lighting products to meet their Extended Producer Responsibility obligations under EU WEEE Directive 2012/19/EU and Battery Directive 2006/66/EC, with membership covering 96% of the Irish battery industry and 74% of the household EEE industry.

The organisation runs Ireland's largest WEEE and waste battery collection and recycling infrastructure, processing 21.1 million items and 39,000 tonnes in 2025 through a network of 9,000+ registered retailers, civic amenity sites, public collection days, battery boxes, and direct business collections. Underlying operational technology includes an interactive recycling-location map, the Blackbox monthly POM data submission system, EN 50625-certified recycling operators (notably KMK Metals Recycling with robotic LCD depollution via Votechnik ALR4000), and dedicated innovation projects such as the Long-Life Lithium Battery Centre of Excellence and the REWEEE preparation-for-reuse programme. ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 9001:2015 certifications underpin quality and environmental management.

Revenue is generated on a cost-recovery basis through (a) annual producer membership fees tiered by turnover (€450–€700, with direct debit discounts reducing these to €125–€350), (b) monthly weight/volume-based Recycling Management Costs (RMCs) and Visible Environmental Management Costs (vEMCs) tied to products placed on the market, and (c) free retailer registration and free household recycling — the latter monetised indirectly through producer fees. Go-to-market is sales-led and event-driven, supplemented by pan-European compliance services delivered through the WEEE Europe partnership (17 EU countries), public awareness campaigns (Small Things Matter, Never Bin Batteries, Never Bin Vapes), and circular-economy partnerships including CIRCULÉIRE, the White Goods Association, and LauraLynn Children's Hospice.

Name

Weee Ireland

Legal name

WEEE Ireland Ltd

Website

https://weeeireland.ie

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

WEEE Ireland is a Dublin-based not-for-profit compliance scheme that helps producers, retailers, and householders recycle waste electrical equipment, batteries, and lighting across Ireland, representing 96% of the battery industry and 74% of the household EEE industry.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Compliance and Recycling

NAICS

Other Nonhazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal (562219)

SIC

Refuse Systems (4953), Sanitary Services (4950)

akta.pro primary industry

E-Waste (WEEE) Collection, Refurbishment & Recycling (IMAIAFAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Certified Compliance & Reporting Services (R2/e-Stewards, Audit, ESG) (BPALAIAL)

Keywords

• Waste electrical recycling
• Battery compliance scheme
• E-waste management
• Producer responsibility services
• Lighting waste recycling

Headquarters

HQ city

Dublin

HQ country

Ireland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Producer Membership Fees: Annual membership fees charged to producers of electrical and electronic equipment and batteries. Fees are based on turnover thresholds: €700 per year for producers with turnover > €250,000, €450 for turnover < €250,000. Direct debit discount reduces fees to €350 and €125 respectively.
2. Environmental/Recycling Management Fees: Monthly invoiced environmental fees based on product type, volume and weight placed on the Irish market by members. These fees finance the collection, recycling and recovery of WEEE and waste batteries.
3. Not-for-Profit Scheme: WEEE Ireland operates on a not-for-profit basis for the sole purpose of assisting members meet their compliance responsibilities under the Irish WEEE Regulations and Irish Batteries Regulations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels14 records

Core offering

WEEE Ireland is a not-for-profit compliance scheme that enables producers of electrical and electronic equipment and batteries to meet their EU WEEE and Battery Directive obligations through annual membership. It coordinates free collection and recycling of WEEE, waste batteries and lighting equipment from households, retailers, civic amenity sites and businesses across Ireland through a network of ~9,000 retailers and hundreds of drop-off points. It also offers pan-European compliance services in 17 EU countries through its WEEE Europe partnership.

Product overview

WEEE Ireland is a not-for-profit compliance scheme providing a portfolio of recycling and waste management services for electrical equipment, batteries, and lighting. The core offering consists of collection and recycling services for WEEE, waste batteries (portable, LMT, EV, industrial), and waste lighting, delivered through an extensive network of retailer drop-off points, civic amenity sites, and public collection events. The scheme supports producer members with regulatory compliance under EU WEEE Directive and Battery Regulations through membership schemes, reporting tools, and certification. Retailer support includes free registration, collection services, and the 'We'll Take It Back' programme. Public engagement is driven through campaigns including Small Things Matter (with LauraLynn partnership), Never Bin Batteries, and Never Bin Vapes. Circular economy initiatives include Close the E-Loop, REWEEE (preparation for reuse), Long-Life Lithium Battery Centre of Excellence, and the Circular Economy Skills Initiative. Distance seller support and pan-European compliance services through WEEE Europe partnership extend the service reach.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Producer Membership Scheme
• WEEE Collection and Recycling Service
• Waste Battery Recycling Service
• Waste Lighting Recycling Service
• Retailer Support Services
• Commercial Collections and Deliveries
• Distance Seller Takeback Service
• Pan-European Compliance Services
• EV and Long-Life Lithium Battery Collection Service

Quantifiable outcome

• 21.1 million electronic and electrical waste items recycled in 2025 (record), up from 18.8 million in 2024
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• LauraLynn Children's HospicecoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2011Charity partnership since 2011 where every battery recycled in WEEE Ireland blue battery boxes contributes to donation fund for LauraLynn, Ireland's only children's hospice. Total donations of €480,000 since partnership began. The 'Small Things Matter' campaign drives home the message that every small piece of e-waste can be recycled while supporting the hospice.
• WEEE EuropecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWEEE Ireland is a member of WEEE Europe and together they offer Pan-European Compliance Services to Producers of EEE and Batteries in 17 EU countries. This partnership enables WEEE Ireland to support multinational producers with compliance obligations across Europe.
• WEEE ForumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWEEE Ireland is a member of the WEEE Forum, an international association of producer responsibility organisations and centre of competence. Provides access to best practices, collaborative initiatives, and European-wide compliance solutions.
• EucobatminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean association for battery compliance schemes that WEEE Ireland participates in for sharing knowledge and best practices on battery recycling.
• PV CycleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit member-based organization for PV (photovoltaic) panel waste management. WEEE Ireland members can access PV Cycle services for solar panel end-of-life management.
• CIRCULÉIREcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWEEE Ireland is a founding industry member of CIRCULÉIRE, a public-private partnership dedicated to driving circular economy innovation in Ireland. Partnership involves discussions for 3+ year programme supporting Producer Members and Retailers in training, guidance, and innovation project funding to accelerate circular transition.
• Irish Manufacturing ResearchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partner in CIRCULÉIRE collaboration working with WEEE Ireland on circular economy innovation projects, training programmes, and research initiatives for the e-waste industry.
• KMK Metals RecyclingcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLead contractor to WEEE Ireland, the industry leader in certified resource recovery solutions. KMK collects material from retailers and recycling centres throughout Ireland to treat both hazardous and non-hazardous materials at facilities in Co. Offaly and Westmeath. Also partner in REWEEE prep for reuse project and Long-Life Lithium Battery Centre of Excellence.
• Wisetek SolutionsminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPartner in Long-Life Lithium Battery (LLLB) Centre of Excellence innovation project to identify and isolate damaged modules from waste lithium battery flows and investigate potential for refurbishment and reuse.
• Recycle ITminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAward-winning not-for-profit social enterprise creating sustainable local employment through community-based professional waste management services. Partnership helps WEEE Ireland close the gap towards the 65% collection target.
• Irish LampsminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerContractor for collection of lamps and light fittings across Ireland as part of WEEE Ireland's lighting waste management services.
• ELVESminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerFor waste EV battery collection requests from Authorised Car Dismantlers or scrap yards (ATF) or end of life vehicles, WEEE Ireland refers to ELVES for safe disposal of these batteries.
• ECOSWEEE EuropeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerECOSWEEE Europe, funded by the LIFE Programme 2021-2027 (EU), is a pilot programme aiming to enhance collection of small WEEE. WEEE Ireland conducted two pilots: the Environmental Management Costs (EMCs) initiative and the Recycle for Good partnership with Laura Lynn.
• White Goods AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership on Circular Economy Skills Initiative (CESI) to train technicians in repair of white goods, and on RepairMyStuff.ie platform promoting authorised repair of electrical appliances.
• FastTrack to Information Technology (FIT)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnical training agency partner in Circular Economy Skills Initiative (CESI) creating curriculum and career pathway for training technicians to repair white goods and consumer electronics.
• VotechnikminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerTechnology provider for ALR4000 LCD display recycling machine deployed at KMK Metals Recycling's Kilbeggan facility. The ALR4000 uses robotic technology to depollute LCD displays of hazardous materials including mercury and liquid crystal.
• LicovoltminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLicovolt is pushing circular innovation in the battery industry, exploring environmentally friendly solutions for battery recycling. Recently joined forces with Pure Battery Technologies for sustainable battery production for EV industry.
• Producer Register LimitedcoreOthersNational registration body for all WEEE and battery producers in Ireland. WEEE Ireland members must register with Producer Register and report POM data monthly through the Blackbox system.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• ERP Ireland: Direct competitor compliance scheme operating in Ireland under the same WEEE and Battery Directives. Competes for the same producer members and serves the same Irish market with overlapping collection infrastructure.
• Stichting OPEN: Dutch WEEE and battery compliance scheme operating under the same EU EPR framework, providing producer registration, collection, and recycling services — a structural peer and member of the same WEEE Forum network.
• Recupel: Belgian WEEE and battery compliance scheme providing producer responsibility services; another structural peer within the WEEE Forum ecosystem and operates pan-European compliance via its parent (Lutosa/Valorlux network).
• El-Kretsen: Swedish WEEE and battery compliance scheme with similar non-profit, member-driven model operating under EU-derived producer responsibility rules; member of WEEE Forum.
• European Recycling Platform (ERP): Pan-European producer responsibility organisation offering WEEE and battery compliance across multiple EU countries; competes with WEEE Ireland in the pan-European compliance space that WEEE Ireland addresses via its WEEE Europe partnership.
• Éco-systèmes: French approved WEEE producer responsibility organisation; member of WEEE Forum and comparable in scale and structure to WEEE Ireland, offering compliance services to producers placing EEE on the French market.
• WEEE Scotland: Scottish WEEE compliance scheme operating under the same EU-derived regulatory framework, providing producer responsibility services for electrical and electronic equipment. Closest geographic and structural analogue.

Others

• WEEE Forum: International association of 46+ Producer Responsibility Organisations for WEEE and batteries. WEEE Ireland is a member; serves as both industry body and platform for cross-border compliance partnerships.
• KMK Metals Recycling: WEEE Ireland's lead recycling contractor in Ireland operating EN 50625 certified facilities. Vertical value-chain partner handling actual material processing for WEEE Ireland's collected volumes.

Regional players

• Repak: Ireland's largest producer compliance scheme for packaging waste. Same Irish EPR regulatory environment and similar not-for-profit, government-approved structure, though focused on packaging rather than WEEE/batteries.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/WEEEIreland
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCslwCOlQNL2Arfvub2aL2fw
• Facebookfacebook.com/WEEEIreland
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/weee-ireland
• Instagraminstagram.com/weee_ireland

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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