MANAGEMENT of E-WASTE DISPOSAL

Abstract: E-waste' means electrical and electronic equipment, whole or in part discarded as waste by the consumer or bulk consumer as well as rejects from manufacturing, refurbishment and repair processes. It contains many hazardous substances, such as halogenated compounds, heavy metals, lead, cadmium, mercury and micro and nano-size dusts, all of which require proper handling during the storage, collection, recycling and disposal stages. Major recycling of e-waste is carried out in the non-formal sector using primitive and hazardous methods. Adequate legislative measures and cost-effective, environmental friendly, technological solution would be needed to address the issue. The E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2016 have to be followed for the safe disposal of E-wastes.

Keywords: E-waste, recycle, extended producer responsibility, equipments, waste management