E Waste Management

Presented
By: Aditya
Singh
Tomar
E-Waste Management
 Todays Electronic
Gadgets,
 Tomorrows Electronic
Waste
E-Waste
• Electronic waste or e-waste describes discarded

electrical or electronic devices.
• E-waste comprises of waste electronics goods which
are not fit for their originally intended use.
• Used electronics which are destined for reuse,
resale, salvage, recycling, or disposal are also
considered e-waste.
• Informal processing of e-waste in developing
countries can lead to adverse human health effects
and environmental pollution.
Cont…
 Waste of electronics / electrical goods that have reached

their end of life Electronic products often contain
hazardous and toxic materials and should not be dumped
with other wastes.
 Along with China, India is largest importer of E-waste
from developed countries like US, UK and Japan. In
India 90% of mobile equipment are imported.
 The rate of e-waste generation is increasing by 10% every
year.
 40 Million ton E-waste produced globally; 0.8 million
ton is contributed by India
Sources of E-Waste
 Waste generated from the products used for data

processing such as computers, computer devices like
monitor, speakers, keyboards, printers etc.
 Electronic devices used for entertainment like TV, DVDs,
and CD players.
 Equipment or devices used for communication like phones,
landline phones, fax etc.
 Household equipment’s like vacuum cleaner, microwave
ovens, washing machines, air conditioners etc.
 Audio, visual components such as VCRs, Stereo equipment
etc.
Classification of E-waste
 Telecommunication waste
 Electrical Waste
 Electronic Waste
 Cable Waste
Telecommunication Waste
 Mobile Phones
 Telephones
 Telephone Exchange
Wireless Equipment
cables and related scrap
material
 PC and TV
Electrical Waste
 Switches
 Relays
 Connectors and related
scrap material
Electronic Waste
 Electronic-metal waste
 Printed Circuit Boards
 E-equipment and
Machinery
 IC
 Socket Connectors
Cable Waste
 PVC
 Pre Insulated Copper

and Aluminum cable
waste
Is E-waste hazardous?
 Electronics products like computers and cell phones

contain a lot of different toxins.
 For example, Cathode Ray Tubes (CRTs) contain

heavy metals such as Lead, Barium and Cadmium,
which can damage human nervous and respiratory
system if they enter the water system.
Effects of E-Waste on the Environment
 Emissions from E-Waste create environmental

damage.
 Toxic chemicals from e-waste enter the "soil-crop-
food pathway”
 These are non-biodegradable and cause soil
pollution.
 E-Waste dumping yards and nearby places are
polluted and cause health hazards.
Effect of E-Waste on Human
Element Affect on the body

Lead Damage to central and peripheral nervous systems,
blood systems and kidney damage. Affects brain
development of children.
Chromium Asthmatic Bronchitis . DNA damage

Cadmium Toxic irreversible effects on human health.
Accumulates in kidney and liver. Causes neural
damage Teratogenic.
Mercury Chronic damage to brain and respiratory system.
PVC Burning produces dioxin. It causes reproductive

and developmental problems ; Immune system
damage ; Interfere with regulatory hormones
How these become E-Waste
Reasons:
1. Advancement in technology.
2. Changes in style fashion and status
3. Nearing the end of their useful life
4. Not taking precautions while handling them.
Why E-Waste Management
 Pollution of ground water.

 Acidification of soil.
 Emission of toxic fumes and gases.
 It is the fastest growing portion of municipal waste.
 Releases harmful gases into the air.
Why we should ensure safe disposal of E-Waste
1. Land fill disposal allows heavy metals to leach into

ground water.
2. Incineration makes hazardous material airborne.
3. Acid baths are dangerous and cause water and soil
contamination.
4. To ensure exported materials are handled properly.
E-Waste Management
The major components of E-waste Management are:

 E-waste collection, sorting and transportation.
 E-waste recycling
In industries, management of E-waste is done by

Waste Minimization Techniques. It involves:
 Inventory management,
 Production-process modification,
 Volume reduction,
 Recovery and reuse.
Recycling of E-Waste
1. Treatment Option of E-Waste

 Land filling.
 Incineration.
2. Technology currently used in India

 Decontamination.
 Dismantling.
 Pulverization/ Hammering.
 Shredding.
 Density separation using water.
Methods in Recycling
1. Disassembly/Dismantling: It is the systematic

removal of components , parts or a group of parts
or a subassembly from a product in E-waste
2. Upgrading: It includes comminuting and
separation of materials using mechanical/physical
or metallurgical processing . Methods to recover
materials include incineration and refining
3. Material Recovery: The materials are recovered
by recycling facilities. The plastic ,glass, metals can
be recovered by sorting them before mixing them
with other waste.
The value chain on e-waste management
*WEEE: Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive

Impact of Informal Recycling
 CRT breaking operations result in injuries from cuts

and acids and respiratory problems due to
shredding, burning etc.
 Waste components which does not have any resale or
reuse value are openly burnt or disposed off in open
dumps.
 Plastic casings, cables and polyvinyl chloride (PVC)
cable insulation can release highly toxic dioxins and
furans when burned.
Advantages of Recycling
 Asset Recovery
 Reduction Of Need For Landfills
 Reduction Of Junk And Clutters
 Resale And Reuse
 Creation Of Jobs
Initiatives taken
To reduce informal recycling government has taken

following steps:
 Several workshops on electronic waste management has
been organized by CPCB.
 Demonstration projects have also been set up by DIT at
the Indian Telephone Industries.
 Extended producer responsibility (EPR) is an
environmental policy approach in which a producer’s
responsibility for a product is extended to the post
consumer stage.
 Indo-German-Swiss e-waste initiative has been taken in
2004.
Principles & Policies on E-Waste management
 An effective response to the e-waste problem also

requires a clear allocation of roles and responsibilities
among several actors, as well as the identification and
implementation of a mix of policies interventions,
which must be adapted to the local context as much as
possible.
 General policy and regulatory recommendations relate
to harmonization; standards and certification;
obligations and incentives of key actors; extended
producer responsibility policies; and various forms of
partnerships designed to address e-waste.
Cont…
 Any effective e-waste management ecosystem must

address the local context at the core of its design.
There is a need to balance the push for access to
ICTs with the practicality of harnessing the
resultant e-waste in a manner that is sustainable
for the long term.
 Other critical aspects of developing a road map for

e-waste management include identifying
stakeholders; compliance; enforcement; and
awareness and capacity-building.
Conclusion
 E waste has emerged as one of the fastest growing waste

streams world wide today.
 Electronic gadgets, without proper disposal can cause
environmental harm
 Reuse and Recycle are more beneficial than simple
disposal
 Designing of products using environment friendly raw
items can make a change.
 Awareness of e-waste should be given
 Government shall take steps to reduce e-waste disposal.

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Presented

• Electronic waste or e-waste describes discarded

 Waste of electronics / electrical goods that have reached

 Waste generated from the products used for data

 Pre Insulated Copper

 Electronics products like computers and cell phones

 For example, Cathode Ray Tubes (CRTs) contain

 Emissions from E-Waste create environmental

Element Affect on the body

Chromium Asthmatic Bronchitis . DNA damage

Mercury Chronic damage to brain and respiratory system.

PVC Burning produces dioxin. It causes reproductive

 Pollution of ground water.

1. Land fill disposal allows heavy metals to leach into

The major components of E-waste Management are:

In industries, management of E-waste is done by

1. Treatment Option of E-Waste

2. Technology currently used in India

1. Disassembly/Dismantling: It is the systematic

*WEEE: Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive

 CRT breaking operations result in injuries from cuts

To reduce informal recycling government has taken

 An effective response to the e-waste problem also

 Any effective e-waste management ecosystem must

 Other critical aspects of developing a road map for

 E waste has emerged as one of the fastest growing waste

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