In brief, best practices for e-waste management include prioritizing reuse and donation, ensuring proper recycling through authorized channels, and promoting public awareness about responsible disposal. This involves collecting e-waste through various methods, including drop-off centers and collection drives, followed by sorting, dismantling, and processing to recover valuable materials. Safe disposal methods, such as proper dismantling and material recovery, are crucial to minimize environmental impact.
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
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e-Waste Management
Posted On: 20 JUL 2023 5:20PM by PIB Delhi
Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) estimates the e-waste generation at national level based on the countrywide sales data provided by producers, and average life of notified electrical and electronic equipment (EEE), as mandated under the E-waste Management Rules, 2016. As per the information available with CPCB, e-waste generated in the country from twenty-one (21) types of EEE notified under the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2016 in the financial year (FY) 2020-21 and 2021-22 was estimated as 13,46,496.31 Tonnes and 16,01,155.36 tonnes respectively, which is not substantial as compared to other major economies of the world.
Ministry has comprehensively revised the previous set of Rules and notified the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022 in November, 2022 and the same is enforce since 1st April, 2023. These new rules intend to manage e-waste in an environmentally sound manner and put in place an improved Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regime for e-waste recycling wherein all the manufacturer, producer, refurbisher and recycler are required to register on portal developed by CPCB. The new provisions would facilitate and channelize the informal sector to formal sector for doing business and ensure recycling of E-waste in environmentally sound manner. Provisions for environment compensation and verification & audit has also been introduced. These rules also promote Circular Economy through EPR regime and scientific recycling/disposal of the e-waste.
An Action Plan for enforcement of E-Waste (Management) Rules, across the country is in place and is being implemented by all the States/UTs and State Pollution Control Boards (SPCBs)/Pollution Control Committees (PCCs). An e-waste Management review portal has also been developed for uploading status and progress of e-waste action plan. The quantity of e-waste collected and processed during FY 2021-22 is 5,27,131.57 Tonnes. The details of e-waste collected and processed during FY 2021-22 States/UTs wise is given at Annexure I.
Annexure-I
States/UTs wise details of e-waste collected and processed during FY 2021-22
S. No.
Name of the State
E-Waste collected and processed
(in Tonnes)
Andhra Pradesh
2021.19
Assam
67.00
Andaman &Nicobar Island
0.78
Bihar
41.07
Chhattisgarh
4167.90
Chandigarh
67.92
Delhi
2130.79
Dadra and Nagar Haveli & Daman Diu
12.34
Gujarat
30569.32
Haryana
245015.82
Himachal Pradesh
373.20
Jammu & Kashmir
561.61
Jharkhand
366.71
Karnataka
39150.63
Kerala
1249.61
Madhya Pradesh
553.59
Maharashtra
18559.30
Mizoram
14.85
Odisha
477.54
Punjab
28375.27
Puducherry
31.77
Rajasthan
27998.77
Sikkim
8.47
Tamil Nadu
31143.21
Telangana
42297.68
Tripura
13.67
Uttarakhand
51541.12
West Bengal
320.44
Total
5,27,131.57
This information was given by Union Minister of State for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Shri Ashwini Kumar Choubey in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha.
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Elaboration:
1. Collection and Sorting:
Collection:
E-waste should be collected through designated drop-off centers, recycling bins, take-back programs offered by retailers, or on-demand collection services.
Sorting:
Once collected, e-waste needs to be sorted based on its type and material composition to facilitate efficient dismantling and recycling.
2. Reuse and Donation:
Reuse:
Before disposing of electronic devices, consider opportunities to reuse them by extending their lifespan through upgrading or refurbishment.
Donation:
Donate functional electronic devices to charities or organizations that provide them to those in need, promoting resource efficiency and reducing waste.
3. Recycling and Safe Disposal:
Recycling:
E-waste should be recycled through authorized e-waste recyclers or official collection centers.
Safe Disposal:
This involves properly dismantling devices, extracting valuable components like metals and plastics, and processing these materials for reuse. It also includes ensuring that hazardous materials are handled safely to prevent environmental contamination.
4. Public Awareness and Education:
Public Awareness:
It's crucial to educate the public about the potential environmental and health risks of improper e-waste disposal.
Promote Responsible Disposal:
Educational campaigns should encourage people to participate in recycling initiatives and dispose of e-waste responsibly.
5. Specific Considerations for India:
Inadequate Infrastructure:
India faces challenges related to the gap between e-waste generation and existing recycling and collection facilities, as noted by Vision IAS.
E-Waste Imports:
The informal handling of e-waste imports also poses a concern, requiring careful management to ensure proper processing and minimize environmental impacts.
Government Regulations:
India has regulations related to e-waste management, including the Electronic Waste (Management) Rules, 2016.
EPR (Extended Producer Responsibility):
This approach holds manufacturers responsible for managing their products throughout their lifecycle, including the collection and recycling of e-waste.
By implementing these best practices, we can minimize the environmental and health risks associated with e-waste, conserve valuable resources, and promote a more sustainable future.
As electronics consumption rises, ewaste disposal in India needs modern recycling infrastructure. Professional companies are addressing this challenge by using advanced technologies to recover precious metals and reduce landfill pressure.
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