E-waste

E-waste is any electronic product or accessory that is no longer usable and is at the end of its life, such as old defective products like CPUs, LED TVs, and other electronics, is considered e-waste. E-waste is 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.” Electrical and electronic equipment is defined as “equipment which is dependent on electrical currents or electromagnetic fields to function fully.

E-waste generally consists of those substances contained in an electronic product which can bring adverse effects to the atmosphere and hence managing it in a proper way is important. Apart from affecting the environment, it can also affect the health of the people.

Recycling of old electronic products is beneficial in the following ways:

• There is a need to encourage recycling of all useful and valuable materials from e-waste to conserve the ever-depleting natural resources. Recycling end-of-life products is vital if we are to save resources and minimize waste.
• Also, scientific disposal of e-waste reduces environmental pollution. The correct disposal of old products will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health.

Following are the negative consequences of disposal of products if not done in a scientific way:

• Toxic materials present in e-waste get mixed with earth, air, water, etc., and cause health issues.
• Burning of rubber & Plastic in open areas causes air pollution.

In India, E-Waste (Management) Rules 2016 have been notified by the Central Government. Extramarks stands committed to implementing E-Waste Rules. Extramarks has tied up with the PCB (Pollution Control Board) authorized e-Waste recycler to facilitate our customers in disposing of e-waste products after their end-of-life.

Guidance on the Disposal of End-of-Life Products

This initiative is the step towards a cleaner and greener earth. This move is one of the ways to show that we are concerned and thus we request all our customers to join this movement to make it successful by way of contributing their end-of-life product.

Customers could contribute to resource conservation and prevent potential environmental problems by a simple action — the proper depositing of their old electrical and electronic products and their accessories. Electronic waste is to be disposed of separately from the general waste stream via designated collection facilities identified by Extramarks. For that, the customer has to register a request on Extramarks Call Centre.Toll Free Number 1800 419 4140

How customer can get their product recycled

• You may contact Extramarks (Call Centre Toll Free Number 1800 419 4140) for putting a request for recycling of Extramarks electronic products.
• Extramarks will send its authorized recycler at your premise.
• Authorized recycler will inspect the product and calculate the residual value of the electronic product.
• As per valuation by the authorized recycler, you will be offered the price of electronic products. On your acceptance of the offer, the authorized recycler will lift the sets after giving the offer price to you.
• Your old product will be recycled by Extramarks authorized recycler as per guidelines issued by the Govt. of India under E-Waste Management Rules 2016, E-Waste Amendment Rules 2018, and other amendments thereafter.

Collection Centre Points List