ELEC-E8714 Homework 1 – Legislation and WEEE treatment

Based on the directive 2011/65/EU and its amendment 2015/863 answer following questions:

1. Which substances are banned, in which contents (% and ppm), and to whom does this
restriction apply?

2. Consider the below presented component. Which of the two interconnect materials (solder A,
solder B) is banned, and which is allowed? Based on which article and/or exemption, valid
since/upon?

3. Compare the obligations of manufacturer vs importer as defined in RoHS. Summarize in short

the main differences and name common obligations.

Based on the directive 2012/19/EU answer following questions:

4. Which collection (specify how this is measured), recovery and recycling targets apply to at the
moment for the following:
a. Refrigerator
b. Mobile phone
c. Pacemaker

5. Which treatments/shipments are allowed and which are not allowed outside of the country
collecting the e-waste?

6. Based on the directive and the lecture slides mention three critical improvements that are
necessary in WEEE treatment to facilitate better recycling. Justify your selection in short.