. A compliance scheme assumes responsibility for its members' compliance with the regulations by obtaining the necessary evidence on their behalf.Obligated businesses have 2 options:
. A compliance scheme assumes responsibility for its members' compliance with the regulations by obtaining the necessary evidence on their behalf.A small producer is defined in the regulations as a business with a turnover in the range £2 million to £5 million. These businesses can elect to calculate their obligation by a simple calculation based on their turnover, rather than the actual amount of packaging handled by the business.
Small producers can elect to register either directly or join an approved compliance scheme. Further information is available from our Guidance and Forms section.
Electronic Packaging Recovery Notes (ePRNs) and Electronic Packaging Export Recovery Notes (ePERNs)ePRNs and ePERNs provide the evidence that an obligated business has complied with its obligation under the regulations.
The companies in our database are currently registered under the Producer Responsibility Obligations (Packaging Waste) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2007 and amendments.
The National Packaging Waste Database (NPWD) is used by obligated businesses and compliance schemes to register with NIEA. Reprocessors and exporters of packaging waste must use NPWD to issue electronic evidence (ePRNs and ePERNs) and submit quarterly returns.
Companies which have been accredited by us to issue PRNs/PERNs as certification of recovery and recycling compliance under the Producer Responsibility Obligations (Packaging Waste) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2007 and amendments can be found in our List of Accredited Reprocessors and Exporters
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Guidance on how to apply as a reprocessor or exporter of packaging waste is available from our Guidance and Forms section.
What is a Waste Exchange?A waste exchange is where materials discarded by one company can be re-used by another company. This can include production by-products, unused raw materials, wastes and recyclable materials.
Waste exchanges help to reduce the consumption of virgin materials and production of waste, but can also increase the profitability of the companies involved.
The exchange works by providing information on any waste products your company may wish to sell or any materials you may be looking for. Other companies registered with the exchange can make contact to buy your waste or sell theirs.
The system has been running successfully in the USA for many years and there are several waste exchanges now in the UK. Many are based on internet sites for easy and rapid exchange of information.