Ecolum held that the Government forced the management of waste from illuminated signs

The illuminated signs, such as devices that are connected to the electricity grid, are included in the scope of Royal Decree 208/2005 on electrical and electronic equipment and the management of their waste. However, as a result of their characteristics - they explain from Ecolum- had not been defined clearly in what category should be included in such legislation. Past 1 April, the Ministry of industry, tourism and trade issued a release clarifying where finally the scope of such devices in the context of the regulations, including them in the 5 'apparatus for lighting' category.

From Ecolum manifest that, "in this way, a step forward in the field of recycling of WEEE (waste electrical and electronic equipment) and the protection of the environment, since establishing that the producers of illuminated signs must adhere to an integrated system of management"", as it is Ecolum, or authorize as individual system, in order to manage properly the waste generating".

During the year 2010 and what are the current, Ecolum and Aserluz have joined forces, through meetings with the competent authorities, with the aim of clarifying what is an appropriate way, which are producers of illuminated signs, both act in their obligations as producers and in the management of the waste that emerges from these devices a After its useful life.