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What are WEEE and batteries recycling regulations in the Republic of Ireland?
The Waste Management (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Regulations came into effect in the Republic of Ireland on 13 August 2005. These are designed to prevent and reduce the amount of waste electrical and electronic equipment going to landfill by promoting its re-use, recycling and disposal in an environmentally responsible manner.
The Waste Management (Batteries and Accumulators) Regulations came into effect in the Republic of Ireland on 16 July 2008. These are designed to prevent harmful chemicals contained in batteries from contaminating landfill by encouraging their responsible disposal.
The crossed-out wheelie bin symbol is marked on all electrical products and batteries that should not be disposed of in the normal waste stream but should be taken to an appropriate facility to enable their safe recovery and recycling.
Marks and Spencer (Ireland) Ltd is registered with the WEEE Register Society (IE00319WB) in accordance with the provisions of the article 12(3) of the European Union (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Regulations (S.I. No.149 of 2014).
Marks and Spencer (Ireland) Ltd is participating in the WEEE Ireland Compliance scheme. M&S WEEE Ireland Reference Number: MAR100.
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