E-waste management in India
The Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India has notified the e-waste (Management and Handling) Rules, 2016 which became effective from 01 May 2016 (“Rules”).
The Rules impose obligations on producers, manufacturers, retailers, users, etc on a wide range of products, when they reach the end of their lives. A product is said to reach “end of life” when the same cannot be used for the purpose it was originally designed, is beyond repair and needs to be discarded and disposed.
E-waste is any electrical and/or electronic equipment, whole or in part which is not usable and it is intended to be discarded.
Guidance on the Disposal of End-of-Life Products:
Consumers could contribute to resource conservation and prevent potential environmental problems by a simple action
— the proper disposal of their old consumer durable products and its accessories. Electronic waste is to be disposed off separately from the general waste stream via designated collection facilities identified by the Company.
Company’s commitment to the cause of E-waste management:
Company stands committed to the environment friendly disposal of E-waste. We have tied up with authorized e-Waste recyclers for facilitating our customers to enable them to dispose of e-waste products in the most environment friendly manner.
How company get their product recycled?
How can the customer of the Company get their product recycled
1. The customer can register a request for recycling of company’s products by reaching out @ the toll-free number- 080 48656656 or write an email to lmtechnology0902@gmail.com
2. The Company will send its authorized recycler at the address provided by the customer.
3. The recycler will collect the appliance from the requestors’ residence/premises.
4. The appliance will be recycled in conformity with the applicable rules by the authorized recycler.
Handling of E-wasteHandling of E-waste
- Do’s & Don’ts:
Do’s:
All electrical and electronic products are required to be handed over only to the authorized recycler.
Keep the product in isolated area, after it becomes non-functional/un-repairable so as to prevent its accidental breakage.
Don’ts:
The product should not be recycled/ dismantled or destroyed in anyway by the User himself/herself, but only by authorized service personnel.
The product is not meant for re-sale any unauthorized agencies/scrap dealer/kabariwalahs.
Do not keep any replaced spare part(s) from the product in exposed area.