There are 10 states that contribute to 70% of the total e waste generated in the. Indiana ecycle 2017 report indiana department of environmental management office of program support. Recycling e waste protects human and environmental health. The public school districts participating in this joint request for proposal for waste disposal services are as follows. For more information on recycling and disposal of electronic waste from households and schools, contact the e waste program staff at 207 2877688. There is, however, no standard or generally accepted definition of ewaste in the world. Managing electronic wastes guidance for generators, collectors, and recyclers what is electronic waste. The major concern in terms of management of e waste is, more than 90% of the available e waste continued to be recycled in the informal sector, in the bylanes of cities and towns. Improper disposal of e waste leads to environmental pollution and this may in turn harm human health. Applicant of a waste disposal licence wdl for e waste is required to submit an operation plan and relevant documents to support his application. Ericsson and entel partner in responsible ewaste disposal.
This amount is expected to increase substantially and at the current growth rates, it is estimated that it will double in less than 20 years. Guidelines for application of waste disposal licence for e. Electronic waste was a natural effect of the technological revolution in the 1970s. This flow chart will help you determine how to manage chemotherapy waste. The impacts of electronic waste disposal on the environment and public health in the occupied palestinian territory. The impacts of electronic waste disposal in the occupied. Contact receiving services 4592354 or 4592925 for more information regarding electronic waste handling and removal, or the building facilities person for disposal information in your building or department. After discovering the damages it can cause to the environment, several rules and regulations were enacted to take care of ewaste.
Policy for second hand electronic goods importation 6. Calls to poison control centers as a result of exposure to e. Industry, nonhomebased businesses, government agencies, institutions and schools are already subject to restrictions on disposal of electronic waste. There is, however, no standard or generally accepted definition of e waste in the world. Types and quantity of other waste sent to respective recyclers by dismantlers recyclers of e waste category quantity name, address and contact details of the destination item description. It ensures that endoflife material is treated in an environmentally responsible manner by globally accredited ewaste recycling partners. Waste disposal services eight 8 public school districts located in the same geographic area are working collaboratively to procure proposals for waste disposal services as described in the attached specifications. The disposal of electronics is a growing problem because electronic equipment frequently contains hazardous substances.
Ewaste is electrical and electronic equipment of any kind that has been discarded. New regulation for e waste management in indonesia in drafting process 8. Electronic waste university of california, berkeley. Current condition policy and regulation on ewaste management in indonesia 3. Ewaste is defined as any electrical equipment or electronic equipment that, judging by its appearance is an item set out in column 2 of schedule 6 to the product ecoresponsibility ordinance cap 603 and. Receiving services is the ucsc campusdesignated outlet for the disposal of ewaste. Discarded vaping liquid may present a significant risk to human health and the environment if improperly. Who can answer questions about implementing the regulations at my facility. Disposing of e cigarette waste 2 mounting piles of e cigarette hazardous waste.
As the existing industrial solid waste collection, processing and disposal. Ewaste is highly toxic to humans, plants, animals and has been known to contaminate water, air and soil. Appendix 6 street waste disposal page 2 of 2 flocculants for the pretreatment of catch basin decant liquids must be nontoxic under the circumstances of use and must be approved in advance by the department of ecology. The plan must include waste screen procedures in the waste characterization and disposal section, and incorporate an e waste disposal ban overview into employee training. Assessment of current ewaste management system institutions, policies, financing, infrastructure and technology and stakeholder roles 4. State of hawaii environmental management division july.
Partnerships to ensure safe handling and disposal of esmoking devices 2 eyes. The plan must include wastescreen procedures in the waste characterization and disposal section, and incorporate an ewaste disposal ban overview into employee training. These guidelines elaborate on the key requirements and documents to be submitted for the. Street waste collection should emphasize retention of solids in preference to liquids.
Guidance for businesses handling nicotinecontaining wastes. Street waste solids are the principal objective in street waste collection and are substantially easier to store and treat than. Ewaste recycling dropoff locations on oahu best buy. In may of 2010, a statewide electronics recycling law was. Current condition policy and regulation on e waste management in indonesia 3. As a result, the ewaste disposal issue has attracted the. The types of wastes normally encountered when administering home health care include needles, syringes, lancets, other sharp objects, soiled bandages, gauze, disposable sheets, tubings and used medical gloves. Waste, is a combination of used or unwanted electronic products that have exceeded their shelf life. Partnerships to ensure safe handling and disposal of. Electronics recycling, waste management, maine department. Ewaste is often misinterpreted as related to old computers or it equipment in general, while the synonymous term waste electrical and electronic equipment weee is also used in the international literature. Bill 123, known as the electronic recycling jobs act, prohibits the disposal of waste electronic devices ewaste in colorado as of july 1, 20. The best way to treat e waste is to recycle it properly. Governments proposed ewaste policy approach, which will be implemented in part via waste management.
Vaping liquid, the solution used in electronic cigarettes is also known as eliquid, ejuice, efluid, or liquid nicotine. Electronic waste disposal university of california. After discovering the damages it can cause to the environment, several rules and regulations were enacted to take care of e waste. Among the top ten cities generating e waste, mumbai ranks first followed by. Pdf ewaste management, disposal and its impacts on the. Proper disposal of ewaste includes keeping it out of landfills and responsible ewaste recycling. Electronic waste and india ministry of electronics and. Ericsson provides e waste services as part of the companys extended producer responsibility. Ewaste sector can be made into a viable business model indicated by a. The schoolbased challenges associated with the accumulation of ecigarette waste, treatment, and disposal are relatively new and rapidly evolving. The e waste can, however, be considered hazardous if recycled by primitive methods. Converting ewaste back to raw materials offers a costefficient alternative to mining virgin materials, particularly as they become harder and more expensive to source. E waste comprises many different components and requires specialised equipment to dismantle. In addition to this evaluation, you will need to determine whether the waste is also regulated under other rules e.
Ewaste frequently contains hazardous materials, predominantly lead and mercury, which can be hazardous to human health and the environment if not properly managed to keep it out of disposal facilities. Apr 29, 2016 it ensures that endoflife material is treated in an environmentally responsible manner by globally accredited e waste recycling partners. E waste frequently contains hazardous materials, predominantly lead and mercury, which can be hazardous to human health and the environment if not properly managed to keep it out of disposal facilities. The reasonable availability of sanitary sewer discharge will be determined by the. E waste is any refuse created by discarded electronic devices and components as well as substances involved in their manufacture or use. This new law will have sweeping implications for consumers throughout the state. Direct ewaste disposal to landfills without any prior treatment creates threats to the environment due to leaching of metals in water and soil. Epa has also issued an opinion letter on the recycling of e liquid wastes. Mathias schluep world resources forum, empa building, lerchenfeldstrasse 5, ch9014 st. Many of these products can be reused, refurbished, or recycled. The significance criteria used in the assessment is outlined in. Indian institute of chemical engineers calcutta regional. New regulation for ewaste management in indonesia in drafting process 8. In this paper we focus on the biggest challenges the ewaste processing industry is facing.
Why am i not able to dispose electronic waste in the landfill. Integrated solid waste management refers to the strategic approach to sustainable management of solid wastes covering all sources and all aspects, covering generation, segregation, transfer, sorting, treatment, recovery and disposal in an integrated manner, with an emphasis on maximizing resource use efficiency. Computer equipment, monitorstvs, cell phones, batteries, stereos, etc. Few waste treatment options are available to manage waste and so they are more expensive than landfill costs. Schools can play a major part in creating awareness of proper disposal and by hosting ewaste collection events. In most cases, e waste comprises of the relatively expensive and essentially durable products used for data processing, telecommunications or entertainment in private households and businesses. Ewaste includes computers and peripherals, such as keyboards, monitors, and mice. E waste contains several substances such as heavy metals, plastics, glass etc.
In most cases, ewaste comprises of the relatively expensive and essentially durable products used for data processing, telecommunications or entertainment in private households and businesses. Resource bottlenecks drive up raw material prices and can inhibit innovation cycles. Although estimates put the number of waste handling facilities at more than 2000. The schoolbased challenges associated with the accumulation of e cigarette waste, treatment, and disposal are relatively new and rapidly evolving. The organizations listed in this directory are participants in the covered electronic waste recycling program established by californias electronic waste recycling act of 2003. Ewaste is a popular, informal name for electronic products nearing the end of their useful life. Ewaste management in india an overview article pdf available in international journal of earth sciences and engineering 92. E waste includes computers and peripherals, such as keyboards, monitors, and mice. Electronics recycling, waste management, maine department of. For more information on recycling and disposal of electronic waste from households and schools, contact the ewaste program staff at 207 2877688.
National waste report 2018 department of the environment. Electronic waste, or e waste, includes any tool, equipment or appliance containing a printed circuit board or a cathode ray tube crt. This includes practically anything powered by an electrical source e. Ewaste is any refuse created by discarded electronic devices and components as well as substances involved in their manufacture or use. Mascaro has an ewaste recycling program to provide an answer to this dilemma. Stakeholders concerns environmental, economic, social and technical for meeting the targets 6. F a c t s h e e t proper disposal of home health care waste what are home health care wastes. Ewaste management plan with detailed actions policy, technical and. Epa has also issued an opinion letter on the recycling of eliquid wastes. Figure 24 trends in the disposal of core waste plus ash where shown by stream in total left and per capita right, australia 200607 to 20161724 figure 25 trends in the disposal of core waste by jurisdiction, australia 200607 to.
Unwanted electronic devices should be reused or recycled. Mascaro will work closely with your community to customize an easy ewaste recycling and waste diversion solution that controls cost, safeguards health and fosters sustainability. Ericsson provides ewaste services as part of the companys extended producer responsibility. A country report as one of the worlds largest exporters of electrical and electronic equipment eee and importers of waste electrical and electronic equipment ewaste worldwide, china plays a key role in the social, economic, environmental and material life cycle of much of the worlds electrical and electronic equipment. The search feature below enables you to find organizations that recover unwanted electronics. Computers, televisions, vcrs, stereos, copiers, and fax machines are common electronic products. Awareness, management, and disposal guidance for solid waste containing technologically enhanced naturally occurring radioactive material tenorm december 2017 radiation task force materials management subcommittee association of state and territorial solid waste management officials 1101 17th street, n. Preface this publication titled ewaste in india is the next in the series of occasional papers being brought out by the rajya sabha secretariat on topical issues, from time to time, for the benefit of members of parliament. Ericsson offers the program to all customers globally, not only in europe where it is required by law. For the waste sector in south africa this means care must be given to. The developing countries have become toxic dump yards of e waste. Indian institute of chemical engineers calcutta regional centre.
Guidance for generators, collectors, and recyclers what is. Form 2 form for maintaining records of ewaste handled generated generated quantity in metric tonnes mt per year 1. Simply deleting files and reformatting the hard drive does not. Hhw drop off is 2nd saturday of each month 9 am noon. Ewaste ppt free download as powerpoint presentation.