E- WASTE

MANAGEMENT

Presented By ;
Gurpreet Singh
MBA 1st B
6046
INTRODUCTION
 The electronic industry is the world’s largest and fastest
growing manufacturing industry in the world. The
increasing “market penetration” in developing countries,
“replacement market” in developed countries and “high
obsolescence rate” of electrical and electronic goods
make electrical and electronic waste one of the fastest
growing waste streams. E-waste is valuable source for
secondary raw material but harmful if treated and
discarded improperly as it contains many toxic
components such as lead, cadmium, mercury,
polychlorinated etc. The major portion of the e-waste
generated domestically as well as illegally imported are
recycled in crude manner leading to pollution of the
environment.
 Over 2 million old PCs
Ready for Disposal in India
Over 929 million current mobile users
expected to increase by
100 million by 2012 end.
 GROWTH
At present, India has about

150 million computers

which are expected to grow

to 300 million computers

by 2014
• Electronic waste, "e-
waste" or "Waste
Electrical and Electronic
Equipment" ("WEEE") is
a waste consisting of any
broken or unwanted
electrical or electronic
appliance.
• It is a point of concern
considering that many
components of such
equipment are
considered toxic and are
not biodegradable
SOURCES OF E-WASTE.

• IT & Telecom Equipments

• Large Household Appliances

• Small Household Appliances

• Consumer & Lighting Equipments

• Electrical & Electronic Tools

• Toys, Leisure & Sports Equipment

• Medical Devices

• Monitoring & Control Instruments

IS E-WASTE HAZARDOUS ?

E-Waste contains several different substances and

chemicals, many of which are toxic and are likely to
create adverse impact on environment and health, if
not handled properly. However, classification of E-
waste as hazardous or otherwise shall depend upon
the extent of presence of hazardous constituents in
it.
 Effects On Environment.

 Pollution of Ground-Water.

 Acidification of soil.

 Air Pollution.

 E-Waste accounts for 40 percent of the lead

and 75 percent of the heavy metals found in

landfills.
 Effects On Human Health
 Damage to central and peripheral nervous systems,
blood systems and kidney damage.
 Affects brain development of children.
 Chronic damage to the brain.
 Respiratory and skin disorders due to bioaccumulation in
fishes.
 Asthmatic bronchitis.
 DNA damage.
 Reproductive and developmental problems.
 Immune system damage.
 Lung Cancer.
 Damage to heart, liver and spleen.
 E-Waste Management
In industries management of e-waste should begin at the
point of generation. This can be done by waste
minimization techniques and by sustainable product
design. Waste minimization in industries involves
adopting:

1.Inventory management,

2.Production-process modification,

3.Volume reduction,

4.Recovery and reuse.

 The Current Scenario in India.

• E-WASTE PILING UP
Mumbai at present tops the list
• Mumbai - 11, 017 tons
• Delhi - 9,730 tons
• Bangalore - 4,648 tons
• Chennai - 4,132 tons
• Kolkata - 4,025 tons
• Ahemdabad -3,287 tons
• Hyderabad- 2,833 tons
• Pune - 2,584 tons
• Surat - 1,836 tons
 The Current Scenario in China

• There have been several international and

national e-waste pilot projects conducted in
China. Among them, a swiss-sino cooperation
pilot project is the first large scale scheme in
China dedicated to set up e-waste recycling
facilities in four target cities across China since
2004. A UNU/stEP project is now carrying
research exploring the eco-efficient recycling
approach adapted to the chinese local situation.
E-WASTE Growth in India
The Total E-Waste in India has been
Estimated to be
1,46,180 Tonnes per year.
 Recycling Of
1. Treatment Options Of E-Waste.
• Land filling.
• Incineration.

2. Technologies In India.
• E-waste trade value chain.
• Environmentally Sound E-waste Treatment Technology.
• CRT treatment technology.

3. Technology Currently Used in India.

• Decontamination.
• Dismantling.
• Pulverization/ Hammering.
• Shredding.
• Density separation using water.
 Approach and Methodology.

•Step 1:Identify the E-waste category

item
•Step 2: Identify the E-waste
composition or determine it.
•Step 3: Identify possible hazardous
content in E-waste.
•Step 4: Identify, whether the E-waste
component is hazardous or the entire E-
waste item is hazardous.
PROCESS OF TREATING THE E-WASTE

Material
5 6
Recovery Hazardous
(Step - III) material
Automated Segregation
Separation & Disposal
4 (Step - II)
Collection of
1
Electronic Waste

Manual Dismantling
3 & Sorting (Step - I) Safe Storage

2
 ACTIVITIES
Recycling

- Collection
- Recycling
- Certification
- Legal Compliance
- Disposal of Hazardous Substances

Remarketing

- Repairing
- Refurbishing & Upgrading
- Sale & Lease
- Charity / Donation

Data Security

Integrated Logistic Services

E-WASTE
LEGISLATION
India

• The Ministry of Environment and Forests in India is currently drafting

“WEEE" legislation.

• The new legislation to hold e-waste producers accountable for their

action.

• E-waste/ components, which are hazardous in nature need to be

covered under the purview of
– The Hazardous Waste (Management and handling) Rules 2003
– The Batteries (Management and Handling) Rules, 2001
– The Ozone Depleting Substances (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000.

• Greenpeace International is pushing for more stricter legislation.

 Responsibilities of the Government

• Government should set up regulatory agencies.

• Government should provide an adequate system
of laws and controls.
• Government must encourage research into the
development and production of less hazardous
equipments.
 Responsibility and Role of industries

• Generators of wastes should take responsibility

to determine the output characteristics
of wastes.
• All involved person should be properly qualified
and trained in handling e-waste in industries.
• Companies should adopt waste minimization
techniques.
 Responsibilities of the Citizen

• Reuse
• Donating used electronics to schools, non-profit
organizations, and lower-income families.
• E-wastes should never be disposed with
garbage and other household wastes.
• These wastes should be collected at a separate
site and they should be sent for various
processes like Reuse, Recycling, and Donating .
 Conclusion.
Reduce

Recover
Reuse

Recycle

= Zero Land Fill