Chapter 1- Preliminary



The rules are applicable to producer, consumer or bulk consumer engaged in the manufacture, sale, purchase and processing of electronic equipment or components and to recyclers, collection centres and dismantlers of e-Waste. The following activities are excluded from the ambit of this act,



Batteries as covered in the Batteries (Manufacture and Handling) Rules 2001

Micro as well as small enterprises as defined in the Micro, Small and Medium enterprises Development Act 2006

Radioactive waste as defined in the Atomic Energy Waste.



Some terms used in the act like e-Waste, electronic goods and equipments, authorization, consumer, dismantler, disposal, environmentally sound management , Central and State Boards etc., have been defined



Chapter 2 – Responsibilities



Responsibilities prescribe the duties to be performed by the producer, collection centers, consumers, dismantlers and recycler.



E-waste has to be properly segregated and collected through authorized vendors. Collection centers are set up to store the e-waste in the right form and in a secure place as per prescribed standards and procedures ensuring that no damage is done to the environment. Records have to be maintained to keep a detail of the amount of e-waste and centers.



The dismantlers and recyclers are also required to follow the prescribed procedures. Refining of precious and other metals can only be done by recyclers registered with the Central Control Board.