According to E-waste Management Rules 2016, it has become mandatory for all bulk consumers, manufactures and producers of all Electrical and Electronic equipment to bide their EPR. These guidelines indicate that target is set for the manufacturer as per their consumption to channelize e-waste through responsible recycler.
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), a responsibility of any manufacturer of electrical or electronic equipment for channelization of e-waste to ensure such waste is disposed in Eco-friendly manner.
EPR may implement take back system by setting up the collection centers and having agreements with authorized recycler either individually or collectively through Producer Responsibility Organization (PRO).
Role of PRO:
- Setting up of collection centers by operating through warehouses as per the guidelines issued by Pollution Control Board.
- Ensuring traceability of the e-waste collected and channelized and disposal of processed waste and end-of-life waste.
- Conducting awareness program among bulk consumers/producers for collection and channelization waste.
- Helping producers in filing of quarterly/annual returns as per the rules.
- Ensuring Environmentally sound dismantling and recycling.