VEERMATA JIJAMATA TECHNOLOGICAL INSTITUTE,

MATUNGA, MUMBAI.
DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING
SEMINAR ON
ELECTRONIC WASTE MANAGEMENT
BY-SOURABH M. KULKARNI M. Tech (ENVIRONMENTAL ENGG.) ROLL NO. 112020016
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ABSTRACTThe production of electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) is one of the fastest growing
global manufacturing activities. This development has resulted in an increase of waste
electric and electronic equipment (WEEE). Rapid economic gro., coupled with urbanintion
and growing demand for consumer goods, has increased both the consumption of EEE and
the production of WEEE, which can be a source of hazardous wastes dim pose a risk to the
environment and to sustainable economic gro.. To address potential environmental problems
that could stem from improper management of WEEE, many countries and organizations
have drafted national legislation to improve the reuse, recycling and other forms of material
recovery from WEEE to reduce the amount and types of materials disposed in landfills.
Recycling of waste electric and electronic equipment is important not only to reduce the
amount of waste requiring treatment, but also to promote the recovery of valuable materials.
EEE is diverse and complex with respect to the materials and components used and waste
streams from the manufacturing processes. Characterization of these wastes is of paramount
importance for developing a cost-effective and environmentally sound recycling system.
This paper offers an overview of electrical and e-waste Introduction,souroes, generation of e
waste, composition, environmental 8c health hazards ,methods of treatment, case study etc.
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IND. Sr. no Description Page no Abstract 2 2 Introduction 4 3 Sources 6 4 Categories 8 5
Generation 9 6 Composition 11 7 Hazards 12 8 Methods of treatment & 15 Disposal 9
Recycling of E waste 16 10 Reuse of E waste 17 11 Ca. study 19 12 Conclusion 27 13
References 28
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INTRODUCTION
"Electronic waste" may be defined as discarded computers, office electronic equipment,
entertainment device electronics, mobile phones, television sets and refrigerators. Because
loads of surplus electronics are frequently commingled (good, recyclable, and nonrecyclable), several public policy advocates apply the term "e-waste" broadly to all surplus
electronics.
Management of solid waste has become a critical issue for almost all the major cities in India.
Increase in population coupled with the rapid urbanization of Indian cities, has lead to new
consumption patterns, which typically affect the waste stream through the successive addition
of new kinds of waste. Over the last two decades, spectacular advances in technology and the
changing lifestyle of people has lead to an increasing rate of consumption of electronic
products. A trend today is dependence on information technology. The fast rate of
technological change has lead to the rapid obsolescence rate of IT products added to the huge
import of junk computers from abroad creating dramatic scenario for solid waste
management.
E-Waste is a collective name for discarded electronic devices that enter the waste stream from
various sources. It includes electronics appliances such as televisions, personal computers,
telephones, air conditioners, cell phones, electronic toys, etc. The list of e-waste items is very
large and can be further widened if we include other electronic waste emanating from
electrical appliances such as lifts, refrigerators, washing machines, dryers, and kitchen
utilities or even airplanes, etc. Faster technological innovation and consequently a high
obsolete rate poses a direct challenge for its proper disposal or recycling. This problem has
assumed a global dimension, of which India is an integral and affected part.
Electronic products contain hazardous and toxic material that poses environmental risk if they
are landfilled or incinerated. Television and computer monitors use cathode ray tubes (CRTs)
which contain significant amounts of lead. Printed circuit boards contain primarily plastic,
copper, small amounts of chromium, lead solder, nickel and zinc. In addition, many electronic
products have batteries that often contain nickel, cadmium and other heavy metals. These
toxic materials can contaminate soil, groundwater and air, as well as affect the workers of the
unit and the community living around it. Moreover, the workers in e-waste recycling
operations may face dangerous health and environmental problems. Hence there is a clear
reason to be concerned about the trade, the technology in practice and the existing poor
disposal practices of e-waste in India.
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WEEE has been defined as any equipment that is dependent on electric currents or
electromagnetic fields in order to work properly, including equipment for the generation,
transfer, and measurement of current.
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