E-Waste Recycling

Understanding the e-Waste Problem

The Information and Communication revolution has transformed our lives, bringing unprecedented convenience and innovation. However, this revolution also brings a significant challenge: electronic waste, or e-waste. E-waste comprises discarded electrical electronic equipment, and the waste generated from the manufacturing and repair of these electronic products. The improper disposal of e-waste can pose serious threats to human health and the environment.

Vijay Sales stands committed to implement the e-Waste rules

The Basel Convention defines wastes as-

“Substances or objects, which are disposed off or are intended to be disposed off, or are required to be disposed off by the provisions of national laws.”

E waste has been defined as-

“Waste electrical and electronic equipment, whole or in part or rejects from their manufacturing and repair process, which are intended to be discarded.”

Whereas, Electrical and electronic equipment has been defined as-

“Equipment which is dependent on electrical currents or electro-magnetic fields to fully functional.”

Vijay Sales is dedicated to complying with the E-Waste (Management and Handling) Rules, 2011. We recognize the importance of proper e-waste disposal and the role it plays in protecting our environment. Our electronic waste policy is designed to ensure that all electrical electronic equipment (EEE) is handled responsibly, from the point of sale to the end of its life cycle.

To facilitate effective e-waste disposal, Vijay Sales has partnered with Reteck Envirotech Pvt. Ltd., one of the world's largest authorized e-waste recyclers. This partnership ensures that both our organization and our customers can dispose of e-waste products safely and efficiently. Reteck Envirotech follows stringent waste management rules and waste regulations, ensuring that all e-waste is processed in an environmentally friendly manner.

Adverse effects of E-Waste

Understanding the impact of e-waste is crucial in appreciating the need for an effective e waste disposal policy. Here are some key points to consider:
Soil Contamination: Hazardous substances in e-waste can leach into the soil, affecting plant life and entering the food chain.
Water Pollution: Toxic materials from e-waste can seep into groundwater, contaminating drinking water sources.
Air Pollution: Burning e-waste releases harmful gasses, contributing to air pollution and health problems.
Resource Wastage: E-waste contains valuable materials like gold, silver, and copper. Improper disposal leads to the loss of these resources.

The issue of proper management of such hazardous E-Waste is therefore critical to the protection of livelihood, health and environment. To deal with this ever-rising problem of E-Waste, the government of India, through its Ministry of Environment and forest, formulated the E-Waste (Management and Handling) Rules in 2011.

How can you contribute to a greener environment?

1

Hand Over E-Waste to Authorized Recyclers: Ensure that all electronic products are handed over to authorized e-waste recyclers for proper disposal.

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Isolate E-Waste: Keep non-functional or un-repairable e-waste in an isolated area to prevent accidental breakage.

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Call for Collection: Contact our toll-free number (1800 210 9980) for e-waste collection. We will ensure that your e-waste is disposed of responsibly.

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Deposit at Collection Points: You can also deposit your e-waste directly at our designated collection points. For more information, visit our website. For information of Collection Points please Click here.

Terms & Conditions

Our e waste disposal policy is a testament to Vijay Sales' commitment to environmental sustainability. We encourage all our customers to join us in this initiative by recycling their end-of-life electronic products. Here are some important terms and conditions:
Information and Assistance: For more information about e-waste disposal, visit the Reteck website or call our toll-free number (1800 210 9980).
Recycling Eligibility: Products offered for recycling are not eligible for exchange offers.
Service Availability: The e-waste disposal service is available subject to the conditions of authorized recyclers in relevant locations.
Policy Changes: Vijay Sales reserves the right to modify the terms of the e-waste recycling policy at any time.

Why Recycle

Conserve Resources

Recycling e-waste helps conserve natural resources by reusing existing materials. For instance, recycling one million cell phones can recover 35,000 pounds of copper, 772 pounds of silver, and 75 pounds of gold. By reducing the need for raw material extraction, we can preserve natural resources and minimize environmental damage.

Save Energy

Recycling electronic products requires less energy compared to manufacturing new products from scratch. The process of extracting raw materials, refining them, and transporting them consumes significant energy. Recycling skips these steps, leading to substantial energy savings.

Prevent Pollution

By recycling e-waste, we can prevent pollution of air, water, and land. Recycling reduces the need for new raw materials, which in turn reduces the pollution caused by their extraction and processing. This helps lower greenhouse gas emissions and mitigates global warming.