Sunday brings in the new month and a new stage of WEEE, the European Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment regulation.

On July 1, take-back and consumer information requirements start, and if you’ve been keeping up with WEEE, it’s no big deal. The stage’s implementation requires that producers of electrical and electronic equipment be responsible for paying for the treatment and recycling of products at the end of their life.

Thankfully, while WEEE will have an impact, the impact won’t be as hard-hitting as, say, a RoHS. It’s also based on recycling, which many companies in the electronics supply chain have been more aware of since environmental compliance began to make headlines three or four years ago.

But for those of you who haven’t been keeping up, here are a few sites that can get you up to speed quickly.

Department of Trade and Industry’s WEEE – Distributor Factsheet
Could have, would have should have when it comes to WEEE? Here’s a quick fact sheet of what to do and what you should have done if you distribute electronics or electronic equipment.

Avnet site on WEEE
Some info on the directive from the industry's largest distributor.

Newark’s guide to WEEE
The distributor's WEEE site.

Arrow on WEEE
What the company calls a "common sense guide to WEEE."

Our EDN guide to WEEE
Check out our EDN guide to the regulation for news, commentary and industry links on the directive.

Know of any other good links for WEEE? Pass them along.