- Market data:
• Volumes of electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) placed on the market
• Amounts of waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) generated
- Regulatory framework:
• Applicable legal requirements for e-waste processing
• Operating permits required from local authorities for an e-waste recycling plant
• Availability of grants, financial incentives or tax relief
- Site analysis:
• Selection of the optimum location
• Forecast of expected WEEE volumes
- Technical and economic planning:
• Modular plant design and corresponding budget planning
• Space requirements for land and buildings
- Market environment and logistics:
• Analysis of existing competitors
• Current collection and transport systems for e-waste
• Identification of local partners such as traders, smelters, refineries and processors for fractions, plastics and residual materials
- Documentation:
• Compilation of a comprehensive Excel file containing all relevant KPIs and planning data