Background The total amount of electronic and electrical equipment waste (WEEE) , already considerable in Turkey , keeps increasing. Although WEEE contains hazardous and toxic materials, almost 100% of WEEE ends up in the regular waste stream as there is very little information and awareness on WEEE. This causes serious problems due to the seepage of toxic materials at landfills and atmospheric emissions from incinerators. Objectives The project's objective is to implement a sustainable management system for electronic and electrical equipment waste (WEEE) in Istanbul, in line with EU objectives in this field. The project aims to eliminate obstacles for the collection and handling of used electrical equipment. It will also prevent and reduce the amount of waste produced by the various ΕΕΕ at the end of their life cycle and prolong their life cycle through a separate collection and re-use system. Finally, it will contribute to the treatment and the neutralisation of hazardous and toxic waste found in ΕΕΕ. The project will first establish plans and proposals for implementing WEEE management regulations (including a Directive for an Implementation Action Plan) and introduce voluntary agreements, administrative and financial tools, and training of staff for the reduction of WEEE. It will gather data in order to establish a database with information on EEE and WEEE and operate a separate WEEE collection system. It will finally assess the market for re-use of WEEE, prepare an Economic Impact Assessment and run a public awareness campaign.