About the Blackbox

Blackbox Support Team

Welcome to the PRL Black Box Website User Guide. Here you'll find everything you need to know about using this website.

If you need any further assistance, please contact the PRL Blackbox Helpdesk:

Table of Contents

1. Common Requirements

The EU Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (PRL) was introduced to promote sustainable waste management by increasing recycling and reducing landfill waste.

The PRL Directive requires producers to:

  • Finance the collection, treatment, and disposal of PRL.
  • Allow users to return household PRL for free at retail outlets or collection points.

From August 13, 2005, all producers or importers of electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) must fund the environmentally sound management of PRL.

From the same date, all EEE distributors must make PRL submissions via PRL Blackbox.

The EU Batteries Directive (2006/66/EC) applies to all batteries and accumulators, aiming to improve collection and recycling.

From September 26, 2008, all battery distributors must make battery submissions via PRL Blackbox.

Both EEE & Battery submissions are made monthly, and all data must be submitted by the 19th of each month for the previous month's data.

Important: If you have not received your log-in details, contact the PRL Blackbox Helpdesk.

2. PRL Producer - Making a Monthly PRL Submission

To access the PRL Blackbox website, visit https://www.prlblackbox.ie/.

Login using your username and password. If you have not received your log-in details, contact the Helpdesk.

Once logged in, you will see the Summary Submission Page. The PRL submissions table provides:

  • Total weight and quantity of EEE products for the reporting month.
  • Total visible Environmental Management Costs (vEMCs).

To add a new product to your submission:

  • Click "Add New Product".
  • Fill in the required information:
  • Category
  • Sub-Category
  • Product
  • Quantity
  • Weight (KG)
  • B2B/B2C
  • Click "Add" to submit the entry.

To finalize your submission, click "Save as Complete".

3. Battery Producer - Making a Monthly Battery Submission

Follow the same login process as the PRL submission.

Battery submissions require:

  • Category (Batteries only)
  • Sub-Category (e.g., Portable, Automotive, Industrial)
  • Chemistry (e.g., Alkaline, Lithium, Lead Acid)
  • Total Weight (KG)

Click "Add" to enter the details. Finalize the submission by clicking "Save as Complete".

4. PRL & Battery Producer - Making a PRL & Battery Submission

For combined PRL and Battery submissions, follow the above steps for both product types.

5. Tyre Producer - Making a Tyre Submission

For full details, click here.

6. Editing Your Profile

To update your profile or change your password:

  • Click "My Profile".
  • Edit your password and company details.
  • Ensure at least one valid email, contact name, and phone number are entered.

7. Logging Out

Click the "Log Out" icon to exit the PRL Blackbox. You will be automatically logged out after 20 minutes of inactivity.

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