Foundation

EES-Ringlus is the national compliance scheme for take back and recycling of waste from electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) and waste batteries of Estonia. EES-Ringlus was established in February 2005 by the producers and importers of EEE and batteries. There are 28 founding members. EES-Ringlus is a voluntary based and non profit organisation. Start of operations: 13th August 2005 (WEEE) and September 2008 (batteries). As of the 13th december 2012 a total of 95 members signed up EES-Ringlus membership. These members represent about 80% the total EEE market in Estonia.

Collection System

EES-Ringlus collecting WEEE through municipal collection facilities, retailers and with the help of special mobile collection campaigns.

Treatment partners

In 2012 EES-Ringlus had 13 collection/transportation partners and 5 treatment partners.