According to data from the Central Pollution Control Board, the state ranked 12th in e-waste generation. Following the collection of e-waste, recyclers sort the materials into categories such as plastics, precious metals, other metals, hazardous waste, and other materials. Plastic waste is directed to waste-processing units for the production of granules/pellets, while hazardous waste is managed at treatment storage-disposal facilities. The residual material obtained from recycling precious and other materials will undergo further scientific treatment and disposal at TSDF, as stated by the deputy Chief Minister.
In the past three fiscal years, the state reported the following e-waste figures: 229.08 tonnes collected and 159.5 tonnes recycled in 2020-21; approximately 2,164.34 tonnes collected and 2,114.5 tonnes recycled in 2021-22; and around 1,302 tonnes collected and 1,060 tonnes recycled in 2022-23. The state government is currently working on cataloging waste generation to streamline its collection and disposal efforts, noted Pawan Kalyan, who mentioned that reputable institutions have been contacted for Expression of Interest (EOI) to conduct e-waste inventorying.
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