Ministry of Environment and Forest Rules
The E-Waste (Management & Handling) Rules, 2011 have been notified in May 2011 and will
be effective from 01-05- 2012. These rules were notified in advance to give the various
stakeholders adequate time to prepare themselves and also to place the required infrastructure
for the effective implementation of these rules.
Government of India Ministry of Environment and Forests (PDF)
Central Pollution Control Board Guidelines
MOEF/CPCB after consulting various stake holders felt the need for preparing a guidance
document for implementation of the provisions of the E-Waste (Management & Handling) Rules,
2016 that may help the Producers, Consumer & Bulk Consumer, Collection Center, Dismantler,
Recycler and Regulatory agencies (SPCBs/PCCs) for effective compliance/implementation of
these rules.
This document also provides guidance on setting up collection mechanism, dismantling and
recycling operations. As the E-waste Rules place main responsibility of e-waste management
on the producers of the electrical and electronic equipment by introducing the concept of
“extended producer responsibility” (EPR). The scope of implementing such EPRs is also
discussed in these guidelines.
Implementation of E-Waste Rules 2016 – Guidelines (PDF)
ISO 14001. A baseline for any company involved in recycling or handling e-Waste, ISO 14001 is
an international standard for developing and operating an environmental management system
(EMS). Companies rely on an EMS to help them identify, manage, monitor, and control
environmental issues relevant to their business with the goal of ensuring environmental impact
is measured and improved.
OHSAS 18001. This certification ensures that recycling processes comply with Occupational
Health and Safety Advisory Services standards to provide a safe working environment for staff
and external parties. The OHSAS 18001 certification ensures that companies meet legal and
regulatory requirements for health and safety around the world.
Additionally, the recycler needs to maintain the following valid registration under state pollution board:
. Authorization & Registration
. Consent to Establish
. Consent to operate (Air & Water approval)
. Pollution board issued passbook