Indian Scenario:
The electronic waste management assumes greater significance in India not only due to the generation of our own waste but also dumping of e-waste particularly computer waste from the developed countries.
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There are two small e-waste dismantling facilities functioning in Chennai and Bangalore.
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Five e-waste recyclers around Chennai have been recognized by the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board — Thrishyiraya Recycling India Pvt Ltd, INAA Enterprises, AER World Wide (India) private Ltd, TESAMM Recyclers India Pvt Ltd and Ultrust Solution (I) Pvt Ltd.
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In Mumbai, Eco Reco Company that has been authorized by Maharashtra Pollution Control Board is involved in the management of e-waste. It collects e-waste across India and recycles it in an environment friendly manner. TCS, SBI, Castrol, M & M, Oberoi Groups of Hotels, Gati, Alfa Laval, Pfizer, HDFC, Aventis Pharma, GPEC, Tata Ficosa are recycling their e-waste with the help of Eco Reco.
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SIMS Recycling Ltd. a multinational company has submitted a proposal to Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) to solve the problem of e- waste in Pune city. It will collect and treat the e-waste in their recycling plant outside India.
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