INDUSTRY I REGULATIONS


With its two approved manufacturer’s warranty systems take-e-way is a full service provider and one of the most important suppliers on the German markets with a share of 36 percent of all manufacturers registered


waste disposal network in order to be able to process possible recycling requirements in a manner that complies with the law.


Potential solution


German company take-e-way GmbH represents the interests of more than 2400 small and medium-sized companies throughout the value chain. Their efforts include lobbying at the political level in cooperation with the Verband zur Rücknahme und Verwertung von Elektro- und Elektronikaltgeräten (VERE e.V.) ( Association for the Return and Recycling of electric and electronic Devices) founded in 2003. This organisation is made up of suppliers, manufacturers, trade associations and individuals to implement of the ElektroG in Germany. With the largest number of members it is a strongly supported system. Members require two approved manufacturer’s warranty systems making take-e-way a full service provider and one of the most important suppliers on the German markets with a market share of 36 percent of all manufacturers registered in the field according to the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act (ElektroG).


Companies such as take-e-way process provision and disposal orders on behalf of its connected customers every day.


To do so, take-e-way maintains a nationwide network of certified


treatment plants which show


efficient handling of worn out PV modules.


Consultation at hand


Organisations such take- e-way GmbH and the Association for the Return and Recycling of electric and electronic Devices (VERE e.V.) are a valuable resource for companies needing to keep up with


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The main focus of take-e-way and VERE are:  Implementation of the WEEE directive and the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act (ElektroG): Obligations of manufacturers and importers of solar and PV modules as soon as the WEEE directive begins. The Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act (ElektroG) will be binding for them.


 WEEE amendments: Most important modifications of the WEEE directive particularly with regard to PV modules.


 Solutions for the PV industry: Recommend course of action for the processing of solar and PV modules within the established logistics and recycling infrastructure in Europe.


 Recycling of solar and PV waste: Professional recycling of solar and PV modules in the framework of the current technical possibilities. take-e-way and VERE will inform how far the existing processing plants are adaptable to the new material flow of “photovoltaic modules”.


 The German WEEE implementation – 7 years of Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act (ElektroG): Presentation of the optimum solution with regard to costs, administrative efforts, logistics and recycling of solar and PV modules using the example of the German Electrical and Electronic Equipment


Act (ElektroG).


No full return required Oliver Friedrichs, manager of the take-e-way GmbH, states: “The recycling and taking back of PV and solar modules can be handled via established logistics and recycling systems in Europe. Implementing the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act (ElektroG) offers the option of cost-efficient processing of the obligations to the manufacturers.


However, it is necessary to make sure that the worn out modules are undamaged as far as possible when they are taken back. To do so, it is necessary to check if it is possible to arrange for a proper collection group for PV modules at the transfer points. For instance, gathering and transportation can be performed on stake pallets.”


“When implementing the WEEE directive it is important to reduce the administrative burden and for rapid registration of the manufacturers as a basis of legal sales and the participation in manufacturer warranty and recycling systems according to performance. To do so, take-e-way provides smart problem solutions for small and large companies.“, explained Friedrichs.


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