This publication explores the implementation of the WEEE Directive in the EU focusing on the legal framework and practical arrangements for the collection and treatment of WEEE in Sweden and Hungary. The main aim is to anlayse and compare common traits as well as differences of the two national systems, with the ultimate goal to draw some important conclusions, which can serve both as lessons learned and as guidance for further improvements. The following issues are dealt with: - describe the general status of implementation in the EU, including common traits, differences in the various national WEEE systems, problem areas and opportunities, - identify the common traits and differences in the Swedish and Hungarian implementation, - assess whether the Swedish and Hungarian WEEE systems are user-friendly and efficient, - assess whether the Swedish and Hungarian implementation attains EC environmental objectives.