Recupel is first to offer a solution that fully complies with ADR 2015

With a new WEEE receptacle from Pooling Partners, Recupel is the first to offer a solution that fully complies with European Agreement ADR 2015

Small electronic equipment can now also be collected and transported in accordance with the guidelines

Pallet pooling and production company Pooling Partners is the first in Europe to introduce a receptacle that complies with the latest requirements for transporting waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). The new WEEE receptacle was recently put into use by the Belgian organisation Recupel, which is responsible for collecting and treating old electronic equipment for all of Belgium.

The European guidelines for the ‘transport of dangerous substances and articles’ were revised this year (ADR 2015). As a result, the bulk transport of WEEE products that contain lithium batteries is no longer permitted. Recupel recognised the need to change its collection and transport methods and initiated a project together with Pooling Partners to find a solution.

The new WEEE receptacle, which Pooling Partners developed in conjunction with Recupel, is the first receptacle suitable for the collection of small devices containing a lithium battery such as mobile telephones, tablets and small domestic equipment.

Transparent plastic panels attached to the inside of the wooden frame prevent small parts from falling out, while still remaining visible. The simple, foldable box can be transported and stored compactly when empty. This translates into low transport and storage costs.

ADR 2015 applies to an increasing number of devices

Peter Sabbe, CEO of Recupel, explains that an increasing number of devices contain a lithium battery and must therefore satisfy the new guidelines. “Doing nothing is not an option. This solution combines compliance, practicality and cost-effectiveness.”

Ingrid Faber, CEO of Pooling Partners, says that while pilot trials have been carried out with the new WEEE receptacle elsewhere in Europe Belgium is the first country with a national solution that fully complies with the guidelines. “We expect other countries to follow shortly.” Faber is enthusiastic about the innovative partnership with Recupel.

“We’ve worked together with Recupel on the WEEE receptacles for some time. We are looking forward to continuing our partnership with them in the years to come.”

About Recupel and WEEE

Recupel has been guaranteeing the collection and processing of waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) throughout Belgium since 2001. WEEE is considered to be hazardous waste, and for that reason it is subjected to specific regulations. This waste needs to be collected and processed in a transparent, sustainable and efficient manner that is also in accordance with legislation pertaining to waste. Further information can be found on Recupel’s website www.recupel.be

Pooling Partners

Pooling Partners is Europe’s #1 integrated full-service pooler and producer of pallets and boxes.

With a history dating back to 1891, this Dutch family business provides pallet and box pooling services across Europe and is also one of Europe’s largest producers of wooden pallets. It operates three pooling networks in demanding supply chains: IPP Logipal, PAKi Logistics, and PRS Return System. The IPP Logipal pool is a leading rental provider of pallets and boxes in fast moving consumer goods and industrial supply chains across Europe.

Via an extensive service centre network customers rent IPP pool pallets to store and deliver their brands. By deploying its pooling expertise in recovery and refurbishment, IPP Logipal provides its customers with pool pallets when and wherever they need them.

The European PAKi network is the market leader in pool management of exchangeable and standardised load carriers such as euro pallets and box pallets. Customers receive pallets at the right quality where and when they need them and return them wherever and whenever; via a network of more than 10,000 pooling stations across Europe.

PRS Return System is an efficient and reliable pooling system for users of CP-type pallets in the demanding polymer and chemical sectors across Europe and Turkey. For nearly twenty years it has contributed to sustainability by strongly growing pallet reuse and reducing packaging waste.

Pooling Partners is a long standing and leading exponent of circular economy models, promoting recovery and continual reuse of durable standard pallets and boxes in efficient and sustainable pooling systems. Its production activity sources from sustainably managed forestry and produce and repair over 20 million pallets and boxes per annum from wood that is PEFC™ or FSC® certified. The company has an annual turnover of ca. €300 million and employs around 800 people.

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