E-Waste Management Policy
Objective
E- Waste (Management & Handling) Rules, 2011 were notified in 2011 and had come into
force since 1st May, 2012. In order to ensure effective implementation of E-Waste Rules,
the Government of India in supersession of E-Waste (Management and Handling) Rules,
2011 has notified the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2016 vide G.S.R. 338(E) dated
23.03.2016 which will be effective from 01-10-2016.
Purpose of the Document
These rules are applicable to every producer, consumer or bulk consumer, collection centre,
dismantler and recycler of e-waste involved in the manufacture, sale, purchase and
processing of electrical and electronic equipment or components specified in schedule – I of
these Rules.
Key Considerations
Two categories of electrical and electronic equipment namely (i) IT and Telecommunication
Equipment and (ii.) Consumer Electricals and Electronics such as TVs, Washing Machines,
Refrigerators Air Conditioners including fluorescent and other mercury containing lamps are
covered under these Rules.
Policy / Process / Guidelines & Process Flow
At KINARA CAPITAL (“the Company”) we believe that it is our responsibility to ensure that
we do business in such a manner that it enriches our environment and planet. That’s why
we make sure that we are committed to product stewardship through the life cycle of our
electronics, and ensure compliance with E-waste rules in India.
We understand that there is a need to encourage recycling of all useful and valuable
material from e-waste so as to conserve the ever depleting natural resources. Recycling
end-of-life discarded products is vital if we are to save resources and minimize landfill. The
Company understands its responsibility and in this regard we have already tied-up with one
of the authorised e-waste recycler/dismantler for facilitating dispose off of our electronic e-
waste products such as laptops, computers, tablets etc after its end-of-life.
Applicability of E-waste policy
Bulk consumer‘ means bulk users of electrical and electronic equipment such as Central
Government or State Government Departments, public sector undertakings, banks,
educational institutions, multinational organisations, international agencies, partnership and
public or private companies that are registered under the Factories Act, 1948 (63 of 1948)
and the Companies Act, 2013 (18 of 2013) and health care facilities which have turnover of
more than one crore or have more than twenty employees.
Responsibilities of bulk consumer
1. Consumers or bulk consumers of electrical and electronic equipment listed in Schedule I
of the E- Waste (Management & Handling) Rules, 2011 shall ensure that e-waste generated
by them is channelized through collection centre or dealer of authorised producer or
dismantler or recycler or through the designated take back service provider of the producer
to authorised dismantler or recycler
2. Bulk consumers of electrical and electronic equipment listed in Schedule I shall maintain
records of e-waste generated by them in Form-2 and make such records available for
scrutiny by the concerned State Pollution Control Board
Procedure for storage of E-waste
Every bulk consumer may store the e-waste for a period not exceeding 180 days
and shall maintain a record of collection, sale, transfer and storage of
wastes and make these records available for inspection. Provided that the
concerned State Pollution Control Board may extend the said period up to three
hundred and sixty five days in case the waste needs to be specifically stored for
development of a process for its recycling or reuse.
Benefits of recycling of old electronic products/why
recycle
Saves Natural Resources:
There is a need to encourage recycling of all useful and valuable material from E-waste so
as to conserve the ever-depleting natural resources. Recycling end-of-life products is vital if
we are to save resources and minimize waste.
Reduces Environmental Pollution:
Scientific disposal of E-waste reduces the environment pollution. Moreover, making products
from recycled materials creates less air and water pollution than making products from
virgin materials.
Alternate Resource:
With virgin resources facing rapid depletion, E-waste can be a good alternate resource since
it contains many valuable and recoverable materials such as aluminium, copper, gold, silver
and ferrous materials.
Negative consequences of disposal of product in an
unscientific manner
Health Risks:
E-waste-connected health risks may result from direct contact with harmful materials such
as lead, cadmium, chromium, brominated flame retardants or polychlorinated biphenyls
(PCBs), from inhalation of toxic fumes, as well as from accumulation of chemicals in soil,
water and food.
Environmental Degradation:
Oil and gases which are present in E-waste such as compressor and CRT causes
environmental pollution. Burning of rubber and plastic in open area causes air pollution.
Accidental breakage/damage of electronics & e-waste
Accidental breakage and damage of electronics and E-waste can pose a threat to the
environment. As long as the toxic components in electronics are enclosed within the original
manufacturer’s designed outer-shell of the gadget, they don’t pose much of a danger as
they have been engineered to contain any such effects. However, accidental breakage or
damage of such electronics or E-waste can lead to toxic elements leaking and contaminating
their immediate environment. Damage to the environment due to accidental breakage of E-
waste is a major concern in informal E-waste disposal and recycling facilities, so consumers
need to ensure that they dispose their E-waste only at authorized E-waste recycler.
Do’s & Don’ts for the company w.r.t. E-waste
DO’S:
1. Always looking for information on the catalogue of our product for end-of-life equipment
handling.
2. Ensure that only Authorized Recyclers/Dismantler handle our electronic products
3. Always drop our used electronic products, batteries or any accessories when they reach
the end of their life at our nearest Authorized E-Waste Recycler/Dismantler.
4. Keeping the e-waste in isolated area, after it becomes non-functional/un-repairable so
as to prevent its accidental breakage.
5. Always disconnecting the battery from product, and ensure any glass surface is
protected against breakage.
DON’TS:
1. We don’t dismantle our electronic Products on our own
2. We don’t throw electronics in bins having “Do not Dispose” sign.
3. We don’t give e-waste to informal and unorganized sectors like Local Scrap Dealer/ Rag
Pickers.
4. We don’t keep any replaced spare part(s) from the product in exposed area
5. We don’t dispose our product in garbage bins along with municipal waste that ultimately
reaches landfills.
Amendments
This Policy may, from time to time, be modified or amended, as deemed fit by the Board of
Directors of the Company.
Disclosures
This Policy shall be disclosed by the Company accordingly as may be deemed necessary.
