Italy RAEE: Eco-Contribution Fees for Electronics Recycling by Category
Reference for Italy's RAEE (Rifiuti di Apparecchiature Elettriche ed Elettroniche) eco-contribution fees, charged per kilogram by equipment category for electronics placed on the Italian market.
This is a regulated fee — required or governed by law in the jurisdictions below.
Overview
Italy's RAEE system implements the EU WEEE Directive, requiring producers of electrical and electronic equipment to pay eco-contribution fees (eco-contributi) based on product category and weight. Fees fund the collection, transport, treatment, and recycling of waste electronics. The system is organized into recycling groups (R1 through R5) corresponding to different waste treatment processes. Producers must register with the national registry (Registro AEE) and join an approved collective system such as Erion WEEE or ERP Italy. The eco-contribution is typically visible to consumers as a separately stated fee on invoices.
Fee schedule by jurisdiction
5 jurisdictions with active fee requirements.
| Jurisdiction | Fee |
|---|---|
| Italy (R1 — Temperature exchange equipment) | €0.076/kg |
| Italy (R2 — Large appliances) | €0.037/kg |
| Italy (R3 — Screens and monitors) | €0.693/kg |
| Italy (R4 — Small and medium equipment) | €0.024/kg |
| Italy (R5 — Lamps) | €0.230/kg |
Italy (R1 — Temperature exchange equipment)
€0.076/kg
Refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, heat pumps, dehumidifiers
Italy (R2 — Large appliances)
€0.037/kg
Washing machines, dishwashers, cooking equipment, large appliances
Italy (R3 — Screens and monitors)
€0.693/kg
TVs, monitors, laptops, tablets, and equipment with screens >100 cm²
Highest per-kg fee due to complex recycling of screens
Italy (R4 — Small and medium equipment)
€0.024/kg
Small appliances, IT equipment, consumer electronics, audio/visual, printers, medical devices
Italy (R5 — Lamps)
€0.230/kg
Fluorescent tubes, compact fluorescent lamps, LEDs, high-intensity discharge lamps
Enforcement
Producers who place electronics on the Italian market without registering with Registro AEE or joining an approved collective system face fines and enforcement from Italian environmental authorities. The eco-contribution must be separately stated on commercial invoices.
Shopify compliance
This is a mandatory fee — merchants selling in covered jurisdictions are legally required to collect it. Shopify requires that mandatory fees be clearly disclosed to customers before checkout. Use a Shopify app like Magical Fees to automate collection and ensure compliance.
This information is maintained by the Magical Apps team and reviewed annually. Always consult official government sources for the most current requirements.
Quick facts
- Regulation
- RAEE — Rifiuti di Apparecchiature Elettriche ed Elettroniche
- Country
- Italy
- Jurisdictions
- 5
- Category
- Eco-Participation Fees
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