Recycling according to WEEELABEX / R2V3

At Van Pelt, we process and recycle large quantities of electronic waste every day. In the business of dismantling and processing electronics, companies are required to be certified to certain standards, specifically those of WEEELABEX and R2v3. The main difference is that although R2v3 is an international standard, it is mainly used in America. WEEELABEX is a European directive. So it is only used in European countries, but it is by far the most widely used guideline here when it comes to recycling electronics.

Recycling according to weeelabex

WEEELABEX stands for Waste of Electric and Electronic Equipment Label of Excellence. By meeting this quality standard, we demonstrate that we handle electronics waste in a trusted and environmentally responsible manner. The guidelines to be followed contribute to an optimal treatment process, with the goal of recovering as many raw materials as possible from electronics waste in a sustainable and environmentally friendly manner.

Recycling electronics responsibly has several facets. Consider, for example, the safe removal and disposal of batteries and accumulators to prevent fire. The responsible handling of data is also very important. Many old electronic devices (working or not) often still contain data. Curious how we do this? Take a look at our page about data destruction.

Recycling in accordance with r2v3

Although we at van Pelt Recycling are not officially R2v3 certified, we do largely recycle to the same standards, as they are quite similar to WEEELABEX:

Both WEEELABEX and R2v3 focus on responsible waste management and strive to minimize environmental impact through recycling and safe disposal of electronic waste.
They require compliance with strict environmental, safety and health requirements, including the safe handling of hazardous materials.
They use a traceability-based approach to track the flow of electronic waste from collection to final disposal.
Audits and third-party certification are mandatory to ensure that companies are complying with set requirements.
Both standards support the broader goal of a circular economy and promote responsible reuse and recycling of materials.
Both standards provide guidelines for the safe handling of data in the recycling of electrical and electronic devices.

frequently asked questions about recycling in accordance with r2v3 and weeelabex

In order to meet the new standard, a comprehensive audit and batch test will be conducted. This examines the effectiveness of the process around recycling, safety, quality and the level of data destruction. Companies that qualify for this process must already hold ISO9001 and/or 14001 certification.

Next, a series of field tests are conducted with ingested electronics and look at how data from them is destroyed. The results of this batch test combined with the audit, will provide figures showing whether a company meets the standards.

The purpose of WEEELABEX certification is to ensure that the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) is done in an environmentally friendly and responsible manner. This certification focuses on several key aspects of the recycling process to ensure the sustainability and quality of recycling activities.

If you choose a recycling partner without certification, you as a consumer or business may face fines.

Recycling according to WEEELABEX / R2V3