Elretur AS is a nationwide take-back company for the collection, recycling and environmentally sound processing of scrapped electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). The scheme is based on the authorities’ “Regulations regarding scrapped electrical and electronic products” (EE Regulations ). These regulations make producers and importers in Norway responsible for the environmentally sound processing of scrapped products The sector’s largest trade associations have assumed responsibility for the establishment of a nationwide take-back scheme through an agreement between the organisations and the Ministry of the Environment. Elretur was established to ensure the best possible practical implementation of this agreement. Elretur is a non-profit company. One of its key tasks is to provide information. The collection and processing of waste is carried out by its partners. Elretur’s customers are companies that have responsibilities according to the EE Regulations. These are companies that imports, or in Norway are producing, electrical and electronic equipment.
