Electronic waste, or e-waste, is a term for electronic products that
have become unwanted, non-working or obsolete, and have essentially reached the
end of their useful life. Because technology advances at such a high rate,
many electronic devices become “trash” after a few short years of use. In fact,
whole categories of old electronic items contribute to e-waste such as VCRs
being replaced by DVD players, and DVD players being replaced by blu-ray
players. E-waste is created from anything electronic: computers, TVs, monitors,
cell phones, PDAs, VCRs, CD players, fax machines, printers, etc.
Introduction:
E- Waste (Management & Handling) Rules, 2011 were notified
in 2011 and had come into
force since 1st May, 2012. In order to ensure effective
implementation of E-Waste Rules and
to clearly delineated the role of producers in EPR, MoEF
& CC, Government of India in
supersession of E-Waste (Management and Handling) Rules,
2011 has notified the E-Waste
(Management) Rules, 2016 vide G.S.R. 338(E) dated 23.03.2016
which will be effective from
01-10-2016. These rules are applicable to every producer,
consumer or bulk consumer,
collection centre, dismantler and recycler of e-waste
involved in the manufacture, sale,
purchase and processing of electrical and electronic
equipment.
Brief on general
scheme of collection:
We
have partnered with Exigo Recycling Pvt.
Ltd. registered with Haryana State Pollution Control Board for recycling of
all our e-waste.
·As a part of agreement, Exigo
Recycling Pvt. Ltd. will collect all our E-waste generated from PAN India and
disposes the same at their plant at 72
K.M. Stone, Near Maruti Showroom, G.T.Road, Samalkha-132 101, Dist. Panipat,
Haryana.
·ExigoRecycling is our e-waste
management partner is having all authorization related e-waste recycling from
HPCB/CPCB and having all connects related to Air/Water/Hazardous waste. They
have capacity of 6000 MT per annum.
·Keeping in view our sales volume
and generation of e-waste as per our future e-waste targets and our expansion
plan we have decided to follow these mechanisms in our organization for
collection of e-waste.
·As per our agreement with Exigo
Recycling if any customer wants to handover their old product they can reach or
call our Exigo recycling partner’s Toll Free No 1800 1025 018. Our representatives explain them about process of
disposal and make them aware about nearest drop point available to drop the
e-waste also give information about incentive we will offer to them against
their end of life product. If any customer wants to handover the material from
their door steps we do send either our logistics team or Exigo team to collect
the items and channelize the same to our e-waste partner plant for final
processing.
·Exigo Recycling Pvt. Ltd. has
signed an agreement with Om Logistics
Ltd. for reverse logistics.
Benefit of
recycling of E-waste:
E-waste
contains many valuable, recoverable materials such as aluminum, copper, gold,
silver, plastics, and ferrous metals. In order to conserve natural resources
and the energy needed to produce new electronic equipment from virgin
resources, electronic equipment can be refurbished, reused, and recycled
instead of being land filled.
E-waste
also contains toxic and hazardous materials including mercury, lead, cadmium,
beryllium, chromium, and chemical flame retardants, which have the potential to
leach into our soil and water.
Protects
your surroundings- Safe recycling of outdated
electronics promotes sound management of toxic chemicals such as lead and
mercury.
Conserves
natural resources- Recycling recovers valuable materials from old
electronics that can be used to make new products. As a result, we save energy,
reduce pollution, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and save resources by
extracting fewer raw materials from the earth.
Helps
others -Donating
your used electronics benefits your community by passing on ready-to-use or
refurbished equipment to those who need it.
Saves
landfill space - E-waste is a
growing waste stream. By recycling these items, landfill space is conserved.
Recycling of
E-waste:
The
company has tied -up with the Exigo Recycling Pvt. Ltd.
for collection of all our E-waste on PAN India and
disposes the same at their plant at 72 K.M. Stone, Near Maruti Sgowroom,
G.T.Road, Samalkha-132 101, Dist. Panipat, Haryana. Customer can reach or call
on Toll Free No 1800 1025 018.
Have Solve the
E-waste Problem
Solving the e-waste problem starts with education, and habit
changes as a result of knowledge. Most people are trained to recycle a
newspaper, bottles, and cans. Almost anything electronic in nature can be
recycled properly with effort. Some municipalities have transfer stations that
accept e-waste, and of course, Electronix Redux accepts e-waste for recycling.
It is important that any e-waste processor is fully certified in safe
destruction and follow certified documented procedures to safely dispose of
electronic waste. Ask questions before you recycle! Some unscrupulous recyclers
ship e-waste overseas where it is disposed of improperly, posing a threat to
the environment and its' people.
Do’s &Dont’s
Do’s:
Always look for information on the catalogue with your product for end-of-life equipment handling.
Ensure that only Authorized Recyclers repair and handle your electronic
products.
Always call our E-waste Authorized Collection Centres/points 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 Centres/Points.
Always disconnect the battery from product, and ensure any glass surface
is protected against breakage.
Don’ts:
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 (Kabbadi) 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.
Collection Centres:
Our
Recycler, Exigo Recycling Pvt. Ltd.
has signed an agreement with Om Logistics Ltd. for reverse logistics for
Channelization of E-waste to the facility.
Sr. No
State
Location
Logistic
Address
TOLL FREE NUMBER
1
ANDAMAN AND NICOBAR ISLAND
PORT BLAIR
OM LOGISTICS LTD
SURVEY NO.: 37/2 22, CHURCH LANE, GOALGHAR
PORT BLAIR TEHSIL SOUTH ANDAMAN -744104
18001025018
2
ANDHRA PRADESH
NELLORE
OM LOGISTICS LTD
PLOT NO 17, WOOD COMPLEX, NEAR AYYAPPA GUDI
CENTER MINI BY PASS ROAD, NELLORE-524004
18001025018
VISAKHAPATNAM
OM LOGISTICS LTD
PLOT NO. 31, BLOCK-E, NEAR GREEN CITY AUTO
NAGAR, GAJUWAKA MANDALAM, VISAKHAPATNAM PIN : 530012
