EPR E-WASTE

Introduction of EPR E-WASTE

E-waste or Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) are loosely discarded, surplus, obsolete, broken, electrical or electronic devices

As per the new E-Waste (Management) Rules 2016, it has become mandatory for bulk consumers, producers and manufacturers of all electrical and electronic equipment to bide by their EPR. These rules clearly indicate that a target is set for a bulk producer as per their market share to channelize their e-waste for responsible recycling.

i. EPR Authorisation-

extended producer responsibility (EPR) is a strategy to add all of the environmental costs associated with a product throughout the product life cycle to the market price of that product.
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) means responsibility of any producer of electrical or electronic equipment, for channelization of e-waste to ensure environmentally sound management of such waste.

List of Common E-waste Items :

• Microwaves, Home Entertainment Devices, Electric cookers, Heaters, Fans

• Cell phones, Smartphones, Desktop Computers, Computer Monitors, Laptops, Circuit boards, Hard Drives

• DVDs, Blu Ray Players, Stereos, Televisions, Video Game Systems, Fax machines, Copiers, Printers

• Massage Chairs, Heating Pads, Remote Controls, Television Remotes, Electrical Cords, Lamps, Smart Lights, Night Lights, Treadmills, FitBits, Smart Watches, Heart Monitors, Diabetic Testing Equipment

• Copiers/Printers, IT Server Racks, IT Servers, Cords and Cables, WiFi Dongles, Dialysis, Machines, Imaging Equipment, Phone & PBX systems, Audio & Video Equipment, Network Hardware (i.e. servers, switches, hubs, etc.), Power Strips & Power Supplies Uninterrupted Power Supplies (UPS Systems), Power Distribution Systems (PDU’s), Autoclave, Defibrillator