The Directives in question aim to ensure that e-waste, which often contains hazardous materials, is not simply thrown away, but is collected, recycled and reused, with the remaining waste being properly treated.
Kõnealuste direktiividega tagatakse, et sageli ohtlikke materjale sisaldavaid elektri- ja elektroonikajäätmeid ei visata lihtsalt ära, vaid kogutakse,