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At present, India has about
16 million computers
which are expected to grow
to 75 million computers
by 2010
Over 2 million old PCs
Ready for Disposal in India
INTRODUCTION
an estimated 30,000 computers
Become Obsolete Every Year
From The IT Industry In Bangalore Alone.
WHAT IS ELECTRONIC WASTE?
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.
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IT & Telecom Equipments

Large Household Appliances

Small Household Appliances

Consumer & Lighting
Equipments

Electrical & Electronic Tools

Toys, Leisure & Sports
Equipment

Medical Devices

Monitoring & Control
Instruments
SOURCES OF E-WASTE.
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IS IT HAZARDOUS WASTE ?

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

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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.
Basel Convention

1. Trans-boundary movement of hazardous substances.

2. Ban on land, water fill

3. Environment friendly disposal

European Union, Japan, Korea

1. WEEE Directive w.e.f. 1st July,2007

2. Extended Producers Responsibility-Take Back

3. Treatment by the designated facilities

3. RoHS compliant products from January, 2007
LEGISLATION
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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.
LEGISLATION
CASE STUDY.
Features Of Infotrek:

An e-waste management company.

State of art recycling facility.

German technology.

9 locations.

Investment over $ 25 million.

Eco recycling.
Companys Name:
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ISO 9001:2000 Certified

Established in 1994.

Profit making since inception

Listed on the Bombay Stock
Exchange, since 1995

COLLABORATION
Member of International Association of Electronics Recyclers (IAER), USA

Co-promoters of e-exchangeindia.com in association with Recycle Net Corporation
U.S.A

Tie ups with the OEMs, large corporate, Government Departments, for procuring
the materials

Tie up with National level logistic service providers for movement of goods based
on in house SCM

Present network of kabadies (scrap dealers) will be motivated to procure from
door to door for the smaller quantities

Local Municipal authorities for collection & disposal

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PROCESS
Hazardous
material
Segregation
& Disposal
Material
Recovery
(Step - III)
Automated
Separation
(Step - II)
Manual Dismantling
& Sorting (Step - I)
Safe Storage
Collection of
Electronic Waste
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ACTIVITIES
Recycling

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

Remarketing

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

Data Security

Integrated Logistic Services