The findings will be presented by ERP general manager Scott Butler at the letsrecycle.com Live! Recycling and Waste Forum 2008, at Birmingham's National Motorcycle Museum on April 16 and 17, as part of a WEEE and battery recycling seminar.
Other speakers include Tony Pedrotti, director of sustainable development at BERR and Adrian Harding, policy advisor for producer responsibility at the Environment Agency.
Speaking to letsrecycle.com this morning, Mr Butler said: “The survey will inform industry as a whole, raise awareness and highlight some of the key issues in the WEEE arena. The results we have had back so far are very interesting reading.
He added: “We are particularly keen to know more about what local authorities think.”
Under the theme “Looking back, looking forward” the ERP study will examine the first eight months since the WEEE Directive has come into force (see letsrecycle.com story) as well predicted future increases in WEEE arisings.
Issues such as individual producer responsibility and whether householders should be legally obliged to recycle electrical goods will also be addressed.
ERP yesterday emerged as the producer compliance scheme with the most WEEE collection contracts with councils in the UK (see letsrecycle.com story).
To take part in the confidential study, please visit the local authority survey or other stakeholder survey.
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