Collection: EPR Spain
Spain requires a separate registration for electrical equipment, batteries and packaging. Manufacturers without a branch need an authorised representative on site; that role is performed for us by a partner company. Registration requires a Hague apostille – that fee is already included in our packages.
- Electrical equipment (WEEE), categories 1–6 – 6–8 weeks, annual report, €60 minimum recycling included; on first registration one category and three brands are included
- Electrical equipment (WEEE), category 7 – photovoltaic modules – separate package, 6–8 weeks, annual report, 40 t of recycling costs included
- Batteries – 6–8 weeks, quarterly reports, €120 minimum recycling included
- Packaging – at least 3 months, annual report, recycling volume of 100 kg paper and 10 kg plastic included; requires a Spanish tax number (NIF)
The separate category for photovoltaic modules is a Spanish peculiarity: anyone supplying modules to Spain registers not under the general equipment categories but under category 7.
Allow sufficient lead time – packaging registration in Spain takes considerably longer than in Germany, and it cannot start without a NIF.
Last updated: 23 September 2026
Frequently asked questions about Spain
Which package do I need for Spain?
One package per waste stream – and a separate one for photovoltaic modules. Electrical equipment in categories 1–6 costs 500 € (including 60 € minimum recycling; one category and three brands included at first registration), photovoltaic modules in category 7 cost 900 € (including 40 t of recycling costs), batteries 550 € (including 120 € minimum recycling), packaging 400 € (including a recycling volume of 100 kg paper and 10 kg plastic), in each case net per calendar year. There is no combined package for Spain – if you ship a device with a battery in a cardboard box, you need all three.
When do I need the separate package for photovoltaic modules?
As soon as you supply modules to Spain – there they fall under their own category 7 and not under the general electrical equipment categories. That is a Spanish peculiarity. The price of 900 € includes 40 tonnes of recycling costs; volumes beyond that are invoiced separately.
Do I need a Spanish tax number for Spanish packaging registration?
Yes. The Spanish tax number (NIF) is a precondition, and without it packaging registration cannot begin. This applies to packaging only – electrical equipment, photovoltaic modules and batteries are not affected. Build the time to obtain the NIF into your lead time; packaging registration takes at least three months anyway.
Is the Hague apostille included in the price?
Yes, in all Spanish packages. Spanish registration requires an apostille, and we do not invoice that fee on top. Watch out for it when comparing prices – it is frequently charged separately.
How often do I have to report in Spain?
Electrical equipment, photovoltaic modules and packaging annually, batteries quarterly. We keep the deadlines. Batteries are the only stream in Spain with an in-year reporting duty.
What does an additional category or brand cost in Spain?
150 € per subsequent notification for electrical equipment and photovoltaic modules, 80 € for batteries. The electrical equipment package already includes one category and three brands at first registration. Deregistration costs 30 € per registration.