E-waste Recycling hub

    What is e-waste? All “electrical and electronic equipment” can be categorized under e-waste. This can be any equipment in whole or part that has been discarded as waste by the consumer/bulk consumer. All of these equipments discarded as rejects from the processes of manufacturing, refurbishment and repair are e-waste. E-Waste Management The rules laid for management of E-Waste in the year 2016 outdo the rules laid down for E-Waste Management & Handling in 2011. However, the rules were finally implemented in the year 2017. The mandate dictates that the rules are applicable to the following entities involved in the process of manufacturing, sales, transfer, buying, collecting, storage and processing of e-waste: - Producers - Manufacturers - Refurbisher - Consumers - Recycler - Bulk consumer - Collection centres - Dealers - E-retailer - Dismantler Equipment Covered Under EPR The following electrical and electronic equipment are covered under EPR Policies: - Fluoresce...

  In the year 2011, the E- Waste Rules of Management & Handling was declared. In the following year, it came into effect. The rules are valid to the following involved in the manufactures, sale, purchase and handling of electrical and electronic equipment or components specified in schedule – I of the Rules: - Consumers - Dismantler - Producers - Recycler of e-waste - Collection centre - Bulk consumer Under the above directed rules, the following two categories of end of the life electrical and electronic equipment are covered: (i) IT and Telecommunication Equipment (ii)  Consumer Electricals and Electronics such as Refrigerators, Washing Machines, Fluorescent containing lamps, mercury containing lamps, Air Conditioners, and TVs It was declared by the MoEF & CC, GoI under E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2016 vide G.S.R. 338(E) dated 23.03.2016. This came into effect from the 1st of October 2016. This command was introduced to make sure effective implementation of EPR...

Understanding E-Waste E-waste is a term used to define end-of-life electrical and electronic gadgets. In short, they are broken, leftover or obsolete gadgets powered by electricity. The category includes discarded equipment such as printers, PCs, telephones, toasters, television sets, refrigerators, electronic toys etc. Also referred to as electronic trash, the manufacturing waste from electrical and electronic units, faulty consumer durables, and office IT waste are categorized into this waste. Significance of E-Waste Management Most people don’t realize but lack of waste management, especially electronic waste can be hazardous to the environment and human health. The metal present in them can be extremely dangerous. E-waste often comprises of harmful metals such as cadmium, mercury, lead, beryllium, chromium, and many more. These can contaminate land and water. In addition, e-waste is also a source of several valuable metals such as gold, copper, aluminum; silver etc. The...