Position Papers

Studies
Study comparing EPR schemes (July 2021)

Summary Papers
ERP Open Scope Summary for Producers (July 2019)

White Paper
Landbell Group Paper Transitioning Europe towards a Circular Economy (September 2019)

Position Papers
ERP Comments on the Evaluation of the EU Rules on WEEE (November 2022)
ERP Position Paper on the Planned Revision of the Packaging and Waste Packaging Waste Directive (June 2022)
ERP Position Paper on the Planned Revision of the EU Waste Framework Directive (February 2022)
Joint Position Paper on Deposit Refund Schemes for Batteries (February 2022)
ERP Position Paper on Eunomia Impact Assessment for Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive (July 2021)
ERP Position Paper on European Commission’s Proposal for Regulation concerning batteries and waste batteries (March 2021)
ERP Position Paper on the Review of Concentration Limits for Persistent Organic Pollutants Regulation (July 2020)
ERP Comments on the Planned Modernisation of the EU’s Batteries Legislation (June 2020)
Joint Position Paper on the Recast of the Persistent Organic Pollutants Regulation (September 2018)
ERP Position Paper on Guidelines for the Circular Economy Package (June 2018)
ERP Position Paper on Circular Economy Package (April 2018)
ERP Position Paper on EU Plastics Strategy (January 2018)
ERP Updated Position Paper on Waste Framework Directive as part of EU Circular Economy Package (December 2017)

Discussion Papers and Initial Proposals
ERP comments on the Eunomia Draft Report on EPR Guidance (January 2020)
ERP Discussion Paper on Modulated Fees (June 2018)
ERP Initial Proposal on Circular Economy Roles and Responsibilities (July 2017)

Contribution Papers
ERP Contribution to Stakeholder Consultation on Revision of EU rules on food contact materials (January 2021)
ERP Contribution to Stakeholder Consultation on Waste Shipment Regulation (April 2020)
ERP Contribution to Stakeholder Consultation on EU Battery Directive (November 2017)
ERP Comments on Draft Commission Regulation for Harmonized WEEE Registration and Reporting (September 2017)
ERP Contribution to Stakeholder Consultation on Plastics Strategy (July 2017)
Landbell Group Contribution to Stakeholder Consultation on Chemical Products and Waste Legislation (July 2017)

Environment Agency
For latest changes and updates to legislation

www.environment-agency.gov.uk

DEFRA
For latest changes and updates to legislation

www.defra.gov.uk

Recycle Now
Advice for consumers on recycling and where to find your nearest recycling centre

www.recyclenow.com

10:10
Climate change action group

1010uk.org

Resources and waste strategy for England
This strategy sets out how the UK will preserve material resources by minimising waste, promoting resource efficiency and moving towards a circular economy in England.

www.gov.uk/government/publications/resources-and-waste-strategy-for-england

Zero Waste Plan for Scotland
Sets out the Scottish Government’s vision for a zero waste society

www.gov.scot/Topics/Environment/waste-and-pollution/Waste-1/wastestrategy

Towards Zero Waste
The overarching waste strategy document for Wales

gov.wales/topics/environmentcountryside/epq/waste_recycling/zerowaste/?lang=en

Northern Ireland Waste Management Strategy
Sets the policy framework for the management of waste in Northern Ireland

www.daera-ni.gov.uk/articles/waste-management-strategy

ERP UK Ltd – Privacy and Cookies Policy
This privacy policy sets out how ERP UK uses and protects any information that you give us when you use this site.

erp-recycling.org/uk/privacy-and-cookies-policy

Anti-slavery and human trafficking Statement
Anti‑slavery and human trafficking Statement This anti-slavery and human trafficking statement is made in connection with section 54(1) of the Modern Slavery Act 2015.

erp-recycling.org/uk/anti-slavery-and-human-trafficking-statement

Data Containing Devices Policy
This policy sets out how ERP UK manages data containing devices encountered during the collection and recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment.

erp-recycling.org/uk/data-containing-devices-policy

How to set up your ERP UK battery collection box
This is a short instructional video on how to assemble your battery box.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=GJJ6Ttr6BNg

Battery box Risk Assessment
This Risk Assessment considers the hazards and risks involved with the collecting, handling and storage of waste portable batteries under the Waste Batteries and Accumulators Regulations 2009 in relation to a potentially full box of batteries (approx. 25Kg Max) that will be sent to a processor for recycling.

erp-recycling.org/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2019/04/RA.UK_.009-ERP-UK-Battery-Box-Risk-Assessment-April-2019-1.pdf

Battery box request process flow
This flow chart provides a step-by-step overview of the battery box request and delivery process

erp-recycling.org/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2019/05/ERP-UK-battery-box-delivery-flow-chart-May-19.pdf

How to request a battery box collection
This is a short how-to video detailing the very simple process of logging a battery collection request with ERP UK

www.youtube.com/watch?v=pJSEbwGU_jk&feature=youtu.be

EA response to SMW/LDA Protocols
Letter from the EA explaining that they do not consider it necessary to publish a regulatory position statement on the continued use of the SMW and LDA protocols and confirming that anyone continuing to use the existing protocols will not be considered in breach of the WEEE Regulations.

erp-recycling.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Final-Stakeholder-POPs-LDA-SMW-protocol-responce-1.pdf

Useful Downloads
Below are a list of useful downloadable documents

Batteries Recycling Poster and Sign
Batteries Recycling Poster
Batteries Recycling Sign

Battery Box and Collections FAQs
ERP UK Box Delivery and Collection Process and FAQs

Schools WEEE & Batteries Recycling leaflets’
School Collections Poster English
School Collection Poster Welsh
A5 School Collection Poster Eng/ Welsh

Consumer Information Obligations
ERP UK Consumer Information Obligations

Risk Assessment
ERP UK Battery Box Risk Assessment (Mar 2022)
ERP Welsh Battery Box Risk Assessment (Aug 2022)

Licenses
ERP UK Waste Broker Licence NIEA 2020-2023
ERP UK Waste Broker Licence EA 2020-2023

ERP UK IMS Scope
ERP UK IMS Scope (March 2022)

ISO Certificates
ERP UK 14001-2015 ISO Certificate
ERP UK 9001-2015 ISO Certificate

Policies
ERP UK Quality Policy (March 2022)
ERP UK H&S Policy (March 2022)
ERP UK Environmental Policy (March 2022)
ERP UK Abridged Health & Safety Statement (March 2022)
ERP UK Information Security and Risk Management Policy (March 2022)
ERP UK Human Resources Policy (March 2022)
ERP UK Business Practice Policy (March 2022)
ERP UK Equality and Diversity Policy (March 2022)
ERP UK Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement (March 2022)

Approval of scheme notices
Environment Agency ERP Continued Approval
ERP Grant of Batteries BCS Approval Notice
Environment Agency WEEE Compliance Scheme Approval
DOENI ERP Packaging Approval (November 2012)
Defra_ERP Packaging Approval (September 2012)