# Lithuania electronic waste management > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/lithuania-electronic-waste-management > Updated: 2026-08-17T12:00:00.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2. In Lithuania, efforts to manage electronic waste have seen both private sector initiatives and increased regulatory oversight. EMP Recycling, a major electronics recycling firm in the Baltic region, launched a free collection service called ‘Atliekų Taxi’ for households in the Kaunas district, including Jonava, Kaišiadorys, and Kėdainiai. This service allows residents to have various electrical appliances removed at no charge to encourage proper recycling. Concurrently, the Environmental Protection Department (AAD) has reinforced regulations regarding the classification of waste. The department issued a reminder that electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) waste cannot be accepted or processed as metal scrap. Only waste managers specifically registered to handle such materials are permitted to accept EEE waste. Processors found with electronic waste during scrap acceptance must separate the items and record their specific waste codes, as failure to comply with these management requirements may lead to administrative liability. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-17: Lithuania environmental department bans electronic waste as metal scrap Lithuania's Environmental Protection Department reminds waste managers that electrical and electronic equipment cannot be processed as metal scrap and must follow specific disposal regulations. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lithuania-environmental-department-bans-electronic-waste-as-metal-scrap ### 2026-07-25: EMP Recycling provides free electronic waste pickup across Kaunas district EMP Recycling’s “Atliekų Taxi” offers free household electronic waste pickup in Kaunas district, serving Jonava, Kaišiadorys, Kėdainiai and nearby towns, with online or phone registration and no limits on items 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/emp-recycling-provides-free-electronic-waste-pickup-across-kaunas-district --- Cite as: Lithuania electronic waste management. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/lithuania-electronic-waste-management