Does the WEEE Directive apply to cables?

Antennas and cables meet the definition of EEE under the WEEE and RoHS Directives.  

The difference between electrical and fibre optics relates to the material, not the function (electrical cables too can be and have been used for the transmission of information, sound, imate etc.).  

Cables which have a connection point at one or both ends would be considered in-scope.

All cables inside and/or as extensions or connections which are part of the equipment at the time of discarding are considered WEEE.