The State Pollution Control Board of Odisha vide notice dated 30th August 2019 has reiterated the responsibility of a bulk consumer of electronic equipment whose turnover is more than one crore or has employed more than 20 employees. Bulk Consumers shall ensure that the e-waste generated by them is channelized through Dealer of authorized producer/ dismantler/ recycler/ service provider. The notice also emphasizes the responsibility of producers.
Key Highlights of the Notice:
- According to E-Waste Management Rules, 2016, every producer of electrical and electronic equipment will collect the ‘end-of-life’ electronic equipment and channelize them to authorized dismantlers / recyclers under Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR).
- The producers will collect E-Waste by implementing take back system, E-Waste exchange or through Producer Responsibility Organization (PRO) engaged by them. The producers will implement Deposit Refund Scheme (DRS) for effective collection of E-Waste through their dealers.
- The bulk consumers of electronic equipment such as Private Companies that are registered under the Factories Act, 1948 and the Companies Act, 2013, Partnerships, Banks, Educational institutes and health care facilities having turnover of more than ₹1 Crore or have more than 20 employees must ensure that the E-Waste generated by them is channelized through Dealer of authorized Producer or Dismantler or Recycler or through the designated take back Service Provider.
- The bulk Consumer shall maintain records of E-Waste generation and submit Annual Return in Form III to the State Pollution Control Board on or before 30th June of financial year.
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