T11 waste exemption for repairing or refurbishing WEEE

The T11 exemption governs repair, refurbishment and dismantling of waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) for reuse or parts recovery and requires registration with the Environment Agency; the exemption allows up to 1,000 tonnes to be treated in any 12‑month period.

The T11 waste exemption covers the repair, refurbishment or dismantling of waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) so items or components can be reused or their materials recycled. It applies to reclamation groups and other organisations that receive WEEE from households and businesses, and sets technical and quantity limits that affect how waste is classified and handled. Registration with the Environment Agency is required when the exemption conditions are met. The Environment Agency records exemption information on a public register, with a process for possible exclusion requests. Key details: - Reclamation groups and similar operators sort WEEE into items that can be repaired and items that cannot; repairable items may be put back into use and others may be dismantled for parts or materials. - The exemption allows storing or treating up to 1,000 tonnes of WEEE over any 12‑month period; “treat” includes repair, refurbishment or dismantling. - Waste must be classified using the List of Wastes (LoW) Regulations; codes from chapter 20 take precedence over chapter 16, and an asterisk (*) after a code indicates hazardous waste. - If whole equipment cannot be returned to use, it may be taken apart so components can be reused; if that is not possible, materials may be recovered for recycling. - A T11 exemption must be registered with the Environment Agency and the information from the application is added to a public register; applicants can request exclusion from the register and the Environment Agency will not progress a registration until it has received the decision from the Secretary of State. - If an organisation wishes to treat more than the amount allowed under the exemption, it must apply for an environmental permit. Summary: The exemption provides a controlled route for repair, refurbishment and dismantling of WEEE to support reuse and parts recovery while keeping quantity and classification limits. Registration and public‑record rules apply, and a Secretary of State decision can affect exclusion requests; treating volumes above the limit requires an environmental permit.