E-Waste Management and Handling Rules
The E-waste (Management) Rules, 2016 was issued by MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE, in the regards to the E-waste generated in India by the various producers of these wastes such as manufacturer, producer, consumer, bulk consumer, collection centers, dealers, e-retailer, refurbisher, dismantler and recycler involved in manufacture, sale, transfer, purchase, collection, storage and processing of e-waste or electrical and electronic equipment listed in Schedule I. In these said rules, responsibility of any producer of electrical or electronic equipment, for channelization of e-waste to ensure environmentally sound management of such waste.
Benefits of E-Waste Recycling
Recycling the waste from electronics saves space in the landfills and prevents the environmental pollution caused by the toxins. Recycling also reduces the need for landfills in the first place. As per studies, 98% of components in an electronic device are recyclable. Metals extracted through mining require much difficulty and effort. Apart from mining, the cost to refine metals and transform them to a usable form is also very high. Through the extraction and reuse of metal from old electronic gadgets, the need to manufacture and refine raw metals decreases.
Save Landfill Space
Electronic waste is being thrown into landfills at an increasing rate each year. Throwing e-waste into landfills creates many environmental issues. For example, the metals used in electronic gadgets such as iron, aluminum, and gold erode and release harmful toxins in the soil. Similarly, the plastic in these gadgets can release poisonous toxins into the soil. Toxins of this polluted soil kill all kinds of plants and microorganisms living on that land. It destroys their ecosystems and worsens the health of the environment. In the worst-case scenario, the poison spreads in the soil and eventually seeps into water sources.
Recycling is good for the economy
Goods made from recycled materials use less water, create less pollution, and uses less energy. Recycling also reduces the production costs of goods by avoiding manufacturing components from scratch.
Reuse of resources
Electronics contain a lot of components that can be re-utilized sometimes without any processing, saving resources and energy required for initial manufacturing. A lot of big companies have their own recycling facility where they dispose of electronics for future reuse, and this is something that all big companies should strive for.
Increase in Employment
Only experts can deal with electronic waste properly. Distinguishing between reusable and non-reusable materials is a task that requires a sharp eye and a lot of product knowledge. There are a lot of jobs in the field of recycling. There are many experts out there that have professional degrees regarding the recycling of electronic waste. Increased education about electronics recycling means more people recycle and more jobs are created.
What is E-waste
E-waste is a popular, informal name for electronic products nearing the end of their "useful life", It is loosely applied to consumer and electronic & IT equipment that is near or at the end of its useful life. Certain components of some electronic products contain materials that render them hazardous, depending on their condition and density.
Since 2010, the volume of e-waste generated globally has been steadily rising. By 2019, approximately 53.6 million metric tons was produced. This was an increase of 21 % with 44.4 million metric tons in just five years. Of this, just 17.4 percent was documented to be collected and properly recycled. This means that gold, silver, copper, platinum and other high-value, recoverable materials conservatively valued at US $57 billion -- a sum greater than the Gross Domestic Product of most countries – were mostly dumped or burned rather than being collected for treatment and reuse.
The new report also predicts global e-waste - discarded products with a battery or plug - will reach 74 Mt by 2030, almost a doubling of e-waste in just 16 years. This makes e-waste the world’s fastest-growing domestic waste stream, fueled mainly by higher consumption rates of electric and electronic equipment, short life cycles, and few options for repair. According to the report, Asia generated the greatest volume of e-waste in 2019 — some 24.9 Mt, followed by the Americas (13.1 Mt) and Europe (12 Mt), while Africa and Oceania generated 2.9 Mt and 0.7 Mt respectively. E-waste is a health and environmental hazard, containing toxic additives or hazardous substances such as mercury, which damages the human brain and / or coordination system.
India is the third largest e-waste generator in the world, capacity limited to treat only one-fourth of its waste. India's e-waste production has risen almost 2.5 times to 3.23 million metric tonnes in six years to 2019, according to the Global E-Waste Monitor Report 2020. India is also the only country in South-Asia to have a specific legal framework for handling e-waste since 2011. The E-waste (Management and Handling) Rules address not just the need to handle e-waste in an environmentally friendly way, but also its transportation, storage and recycling. They have also introduced the concept of extended producer responsibility (EPR). In 2016, the rules were tweaked to introduce Producer Responsibility Organization (PRO) while bringing buy-back, deposit refund and exchange schemes under EPR. However, given the high cost of handling and procurement, low margins and underutilization of capacities, most formal sector or pollution control board-recognized e-waste handlers are grappling with basic problems.
What should you do with my electronic discards?
The mantra of "Reduce, Reuse, Recycle" applies here.
Reduce your generation of e-waste through smart procurement and good maintenance.
- Reuse still functioning electronic equipment by donating or selling it to someone who can still use it.
- Recycle those products that cannot be repaired should NOT be disposed of with regular garbage instead it should be given to the proper E-waste recycler & dismantlers.
Role & Responsibility as a PRO
- Producer Responsibility Organization (PRO) is a professional organization authorized or financed collectively or individually by producers, which can take the responsibility for collection and channelization of e-waste generated from the ‘end-of-life’ of their products to ensure environmentally sound management of such e-waste.
- PRO will be collecting & channelizing the E-Waste on behalf of Authorized Producers for environmentally sound management of such waste.
- PRO will be establishing a collection mechanism which includes direct collection from customer’s premises or door to door collection, E-Waste exchange etc.
- PRO may do arrangement of buy back, take back scheme
- Establishment of Collection points on PAN India
- Arrangement of logistic services
- Ensure environmentally sound management transportation, storage, recycling of collected E-Waste
- Conducting awareness programme among consumers/bulk consumers/producers and stakeholders for collection & channelization of E-Waste.
- Helping Producers in filling quarterly/annual returns and Import sales data as per the E-Waste Management rules.
- Always look for information on the catalogue with your product for end-of-life equipment handling.
- Ensure that only Authorized Recyclers/Dismantler handle your electronic products.
- Always call at our toll-free No’s to Dispose products that have reached end-of life.
- Always drop your used electronic products, batteries, or any accessories when they reach the end of their life at your nearest Authorized E-Waste Collection Points.
- Always disconnect the battery from product and ensure that any face of the glass is protected from breakage.
- Do not dismantle your electronic Products on your own.
- Do not throw electronics in bins having “Do not Dispose” sign.
- Do not give e-waste to informal and unorganized sectors like Local Scrap Dealer/Rag Pickers.
- Do not dispose your product in garbage bins along with municipal waste that ultimately reaches landfills.
E-WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN
In developing country like India, most E-Waste lands up in the informal sector where it is recycled without any consideration to health and environment. We, being responsible citizen contributes our share of Environmental Responsibility and aiding in taking care of our environment.
Abiding by all the pertinent laws associated with E-Waste Management, Our Company has been continuously working towards the same. We have partnered with M/s Simran Infotech and M/s Polar Electronics Pvt. Ltd. for E-Waste Recycling. M/s SSS Logistics has obtained authorizations from the appropriate governmental agency for their processing facilities. M/s Simran Infotech and M/s Polar Electronics Pvt. Ltd. will receive and recycle customer returned equipment, including all the E-Waste.
We have partnership with M/s SSS Logistics for the collection of e-waste and transporting it in environmentally safe and sound manner to the recycling facility. You can reach us at our toll-free no. 1800 1521 896 for any help regarding the E-waste management.
Where and how can you recycle your E-Waste?
Our e-waste program starts with collecting e-waste pickup requests from our end customers and producers through toll-free numbers present on the product package or website (manufacturer or E-WASTE TECHNOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT PRIVATE LIMITED followed by M/s SSS Logistics (our authorized reverse Logistics partner) will be informed as to who will collect the e-waste and transport it to the nearest collection point. The sole purpose is to serve sound and safe transportation of the collected e-waste.
To recycle your electronic items, all you have to do is drop an e-waste pick-up request on our toll-free number 1800 1251 8996 from Monday to Friday between 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Also, customers and producer can drop their e-waste in the drop-box provided at various collection points or by handing it over to the person concerned present at the collection points.
Awareness Program
Seminars/ Workshops
We will conduct awareness programs, seminars, and workshops at specific intervals and invite various stakeholders, School, College, institutions, retailers, dealers, bulk consumers etc.
Advertisement
We will spread awareness through various means of social media and actively conduct “Below the line” advertising like newspaper, Inserts, Pamphlets, Banners, etc.
User Guide / Booklet
It will inform all consumers/producers on handling of e-waste and collection and recycling arrangements with proper guidelines as per E-waste management rules 2016.
Every customer/producer must be aware on handling of E-waste and channelize it to approved E-waste recycler/dismantler or Producers as per E-waste management rules 2016. Lack of awareness among various stakeholders about the ill effects of the end-of-life products (e-waste), is a major concern in our country. For reducing the adverse impact on environment and health we need to initiate sustainable mechanism to create awareness among the stake holders. M/s. E-WASTE TECHNOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT PRIVATE LIMITED will launch awareness programme on Environmental Hazards of Electronic Waste for Producers. We are planning to provide financial support for conducting various awareness programmes by Academic Institutions, Industry Associations, and professional organizations for organizing workshops/ seminars for schools/ colleges/ Resident Welfare Associations (RWAs)/ Bulk Consumers/ Regulatory bodies, media engagement etc. so that they can provide information regarding our buy-back programme and distribute campaign material for wide circulation on ill-effects associated with e-waste.
| List of Collection Points/Centre | ||||||||
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| The collection centers/point meant for collection of material from end user and channelizing the same through our e—waste management partner M/s Simran Infotech and M/s Polar Electronics Pvt. Ltd. via Professional Logistics Pvt. Ltd. We will update CPCB time to time detail of our collection centers/Services centers expansion PAN INDIA. | ||||||||
| S.No. | City | State | Address | Toll Free | Association Name | Branch Manager Name | Contact | |
| 1 | New Delhi | New Delhi | Plot No. 619, Block A, Near Tata Telco Service Station, Rangpuri, Mahipalpur Delhi - 110037 | 1800 8890 491 | ewastetmpl001@gmail.com | Polar Electronics Pvt Ltd C/o Professional Logistics Pvt. Ltd | RAJKUMAR POONIA | 9810053907 |
| 2 | Lucknow | Uttar Pradesh | S 317, Transport Nagar, Near RTO Office Lucknow UP- 226012 | 1800 8890 491 | ewastetmpl001@gmail.com | Polar Electronics Pvt Ltd C/o Professional Logistics Pvt. Ltd | MR.KRISHAN KUMAR | 9335166155/9305166155 |
| 3 | Mumbai | Maharashtra | Plot No. 92, Gali No. – 01, Sector 19C Vashi Navi Mumbai – 400705 | 1800 8890 491 | ewastetmpl001@gmail.com | Polar Electronics Pvt Ltd C/o Professional Logistics Pvt. Ltd | BALWAN SINGH | 9372166155/9371644600 |
| 4 | Pune | Maharashtra | Plot No 24, Sector 4, Shikshak Colony Near Spine City, Moshi Pradhikaran Maharashtra- 412105 | 1800 8890 491 | ewastetmpl001@gmail.com | Polar Electronics Pvt Ltd C/o Professional Logistics Pvt. Ltd | VED PRAKASH | 9370939911 |
| 5 | Chennai | Tamil Nadu | 3/27 Sakthi Garden Phase II, Senneerkuppam, Tamil Nadu-600056 | 1800 8890 491 | ewastetmpl001@gmail.com | Polar Electronics Pvt Ltd C/o Professional Logistics Pvt. Ltd | MR.FIROJ KHAN | 9363166155/9362005006 |
| 6 | Gurugram | Haryana | Shop No.16, 2nd Floor, 40 Feet Road, Phase 2, Opp Rions Hospital, New Palam, Vihar, Haryana 122017 | 1800 8890 491 | ewastetmpl001@gmail.com | Polar Electronics Pvt Ltd C/o Professional Logistics Pvt. Ltd | MR.RAJESH | 9711563229 |
| 7 | Hyderabad | Telangana | Plot No.-111,JK Nagar Quthbullapur Rangaraddy Near Bharat Patrol Pump Near Bharat Patrol Pump Hyderabad-500055 | 1800 8890 491 | ewastetmpl001@gmail.com | Polar Electronics Pvt Ltd C/o Professional Logistics Pvt. Ltd | MR.Vinod | 9395166155/9396166155 |
| 8 | Bangalore | No.43 1st floor 2nd Main D.D.U.T.T.L. Yeshwantpur Karnataka -560022 | Plot No.-111,JK Nagar Quthbullapur Rangaraddy Near Bharat Patrol Pump Near Bharat Patrol Pump Hyderabad-500055 | 1800 8890 491 | ewastetmpl001@gmail.com | Polar Electronics Pvt Ltd C/o Professional Logistics Pvt. Ltd | MR.RATAN LAL | 9886250346 |
| 9 | Guwahati | Assam | HN-34, Kundil Nagar Basistha Chariali, Near Parbhat Apartment Guwahati-781029 | 1800 8890 491 | ewastetmpl001@gmail.com | Polar Electronics Pvt Ltd C/o Professional Logistics Pvt. Ltd | MR.SISHRAM | 9864048000 |
| 10 | Ahmedabad | Gujarat | No-23 Shivalik Residency Bh.Kadmavala Textile Behind Mony Hotel, Isanpur Gujarat - 382405 | 1800 8890 491 | ewastetmpl001@gmail.com | Polar Electronics Pvt Ltd C/o Professional Logistics Pvt. Ltd | Mr.Ombir Poonia | 9312377782 |
| 11 | Patna | Bihar | Dr. A K Pandey (IPS) Malyanil, Bihar-800001 | 1800 8890 491 | ewastetmpl001@gmail.com | Polar Electronics Pvt Ltd C/o Professional Logistics Pvt. Ltd | MR.B.N DASS | 9934263618 |
| 12 | Kolkata | West Bengal | 104 B T ROAD , SHED NO -15/3, R I C I E , BLOCK -2 Near by locknath mandir BONHOOGHLY KOLKATA 700108 WB – 700108 | 1800 8890 491 | ewastetmpl001@gmail.com | Polar Electronics Pvt Ltd C/o Professional Logistics Pvt. Ltd | MR.VIKASH KUMAR | 9674030500 |
| 13 | Chandigarh | Punjab | Shop No: -15 & 16, Pabhat Road, Opp – Tennis Academy, Zirakpur, Punjab-140603 | 1800 8890 491 | ewastetmpl001@gmail.com | Polar Electronics Pvt Ltd C/o Professional Logistics Pvt. Ltd | MR.Rajesh | 9316166155 |
| 14 | Jaipur | Rajasthan | 81, 200 ft. By Pass, Near Ajmer, Road, Heerapura, Rajasthan - 302021 | 1800 8890 491 | ewastetmpl001@gmail.com | Polar Electronics Pvt Ltd C/o Professional Logistics Pvt. Ltd | MR.YOGESH SAHARAN | 9309413301 |
| 15 | J&K | JAMMU | SOAP NO 1 FIST FLOOR NEAR SBI BANK BARIBRAMNA JAMMU 181133 Jammu& Kashmir jammu-181133 | 1800 8890 491 | ewastetmpl001@gmail.com | Polar Electronics Pvt Ltd C/o Professional Logistics Pvt. Ltd | MR.DHARAMPAL | 9599917352 |
| 16 | Cochin | Kerala | H.O -Building No-11/286A Kallarackal House Palliamkara H.M.T Colony P.O Near HMT Post Office Ernakulam Cochin, Kerala -683504 | 1800 8890 491 | ewastetmpl001@gmail.com | Polar Electronics Pvt Ltd C/o Professional Logistics Pvt. Ltd | Mr.Ramesh | 8891991199 |
| 17 | Bhopal | Madhya Pradesh | C-317, ShriRameshwaram, Baghmugaliya, Bhopal 462043 | 1800 8890 491 | ewastetmpl001@gmail.com | Polar Electronics Pvt Ltd C/o Professional Logistics Pvt. Ltd | Mr.Kuldeep | 93002 11877 |
| 18 | Bhubneswar | Orissa | Plot No. 117/1388, Near N.H Side, Pandara, Dist - Khurda, Bhubaneswar, Orrisa - 751006 | 1800 8890 491 | ewastetmpl001@gmail.com | Polar Electronics Pvt Ltd C/o Professional Logistics Pvt. Ltd | Mr.Nagesh Kumar | 9831919193 |
| 19 | Dehradun | Uttrakhand | Prem Nagar IMA Dehradun Uttrakhand | 1800 8890 491 | ewastetmpl001@gmail.com | Polar Electronics Pvt Ltd C/o Professional Logistics Pvt. Ltd | Mr.Sandeep | 97602985500 |
| 20 | Ranchi | Jharkhand | Radha Complex Khel Gaon More Deepa Toli Ranchi | 1800 8890 491 | ewastetmpl001@gmail.com | Polar Electronics Pvt Ltd C/o Professional Logistics Pvt. Ltd | Mr.Ramesh | 9334793207 |
| 21 | Himachal | Himachal | Darnu, K.B Dharamshala dist Kangra Himachal-176215 | 1800 8890 491 | ewastetmpl001@gmail.com | Polar Electronics Pvt Ltd C/o Professional Logistics Pvt. Ltd | Mr.Ajay | 8091126007 |
| 22 | Goa | Goa | Shop No.40, Iind Floor Ponda Commerce Center Near IDBI Bank Tisk Ponda Goa Goa-403401 | 1800 8890 491 | ewastetmpl001@gmail.com | Polar Electronics Pvt Ltd C/o Professional Logistics Pvt. Ltd | Mr.Mangi Ram | 9822115763 |
| 23 | Visakhapatnam | Andhra Pradesh | Godown No-12-18/3 Near Mary Palam Bus Stop Lankelapalem Visakhapatnam Visakhapatnam-531021 | 1800 8890 491 | ewastetmpl001@gmail.com | Polar Electronics Pvt Ltd C/o Professional Logistics Pvt. Ltd | Mr.Jogti Ram | 9391833223 |
| 24 | Arunachal Pradesh | Itanagar | Mithun Gate Near Town Baptist Church Nyokum Lapang Itanagar Itanagar-791111 | 1800 8890 491 | ewastetmpl001@gmail.com | Polar Electronics Pvt Ltd C/o Professional Logistics Pvt. Ltd | Mr.Atul Hussain | 8794478851 |
| 25 | Raipur | Chhattisgarh | MIG 245 Kabir Nagar Near Commercial Complex Raipur Chhattisgarh Chhattisgarh-492099 | 1800 8890 491 | ewastetmpl001@gmail.com | Polar Electronics Pvt Ltd C/o Professional Logistics Pvt. Ltd | Mr.Sabdeep | 9300403425 |
| 26 | Joypur | West Bengal | Sindi Chas Opp.Punjabi Dhaba P.O.garh joypur purulia, West Bengal 732010, West Bengal, Puruliya, WEST BENGAL - 732010 | 1800 8890 491 | ewastetmpl001@gmail.com | Simran Infotech | Mr. Danish Sahil | 9832163629 |
| 27 | Nasik | Maharashtra | Park Adgoan shvar Kulswamini Nasik Maharashtra, 422003, Maharashtra, Nashik, MAHARASHTRA - 42200 | 1800 8890 491 | ewastetmpl001@gmail.com | Simran Infotech | Mr. Sikander Ansari | 9832163629 |
| 28 | Delhi | Delhi | D-133 Sector-3 DSIIDC, Bawana Industrial Area, Delhi, North Delhi, DELHI - 110039 | 1800 8890 491 | ewastetmpl001@gmail.com | Polar Electronics Pvt Ltd | Mr. Pawan Goel | 7065650127 |
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