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Present E-waste Handling and Disposal Scenario in India:
Planning for Future Management
Dipsikha Dasgupta*1
, Anupam Debsarkar2
, Debankur Chatterjee3
, Amitava
Gangopadhyay4
and Debashis Chatterjee 5
1
.Department of Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering Division, Jadavpur University, Kolkata-700 032,
West Bengal, India.
2
.Department of Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering Division, Jadavpur University, Kolkata-700 032,
West Bengal, India.
3
.Department of Chemical Engineering, Heritage Institute of Technology,Kolkata-700107
4
.Department of Civil Engineering, S.D.E.T-Brainware group of Institute, Brainware Engineering College
(Barasat). Ramkrishnapur, Kolkata-124
5
. Department of Chemistry, University of Kalyani, Kalyani-741 235, West Bengal, India
Abstract
In developing country like India E-waste management is being reckoned as a challenging task due to unplanned
discarding of E-waste along with municipal solid waste. A “systematic & scientific” trade chain of E-waste is
essential to manage the present scenario both in terms of environmental protection and health perspective. The
prevalence of informal E-waste handling in India has put forward several issues of concern (metals, plastic,
informal recycling) that need to be addressed to protect environment and human health. One of the important
aspects of current informal handling of E-waste is its recycling to minimize exposure level. However, it needs
skillful protocol (formal handling) to ensure the implementation of policy. Legal frame work is another essential
part that will also help in E-waste management even in grass root level. A comprehensive E-waste management
plan is also needed to improve disposal practice (recycling, landfill, and reuse) to reduce the magnitude of
exposure notably toxic metals and flame retardants. A multistage approach has been recommended as per policy
guideline for the trade chain practionners which will provide benefits to control exposure as well as
environmental risk.
Key words: E-waste management, trade chain, recycling, legal frame work, management plan
I. Introduction
In an era of technological advancement the
problem of electronics waste (E-waste) management
is gradually becoming a global issue [Dasgupta et.
al., 2014]. The production rate of Electrical and
Electronics Equipment (EEE) is enhancing the
business opportunity and also economic growth.
Another important issue is EEE manufacturing
progress, (i.e. annual generation and growth rate) that
can be connected with E- waste generation [Jain,
2008 and Bandyopadhyay, 2010]. Globally, the high
obsolesce rate of EEE has always been a serious
concern [Kohler, et al, 2004]. The replacement
market in developed countries is often contributing
towards E-waste generation. The scenario is quite
different in developing countries where increasing
market penetration is the basic rule [Jain, 2008]. Over
the years EEE production and waste generation are
accelerating because the global and local markets are
far from saturation whereas the lifespan of EEE is
visibly decreasing e.g. Personal Computer (1997 –
CPU lifespan 4-6 yrs; 2005-CPU life span 2 yrs.)
[Babu et al, 2007].
Global E-waste generation was nearly 20-50
MT/yr in 2006 and noticeably increasing (~ upto
1.0MT/yr) of the generated solid waste [UNEP 2006,
OECD 2008]. Organization for Economic
Cooperation and Development (OECD) study
predicts that E-waste generation will be as high as 9.8
MT/yr (2015) and growth rate is 0.86 % (base year
2010) [Cobbing , 2008].
In India, E-waste is being generated rapidly due
to increased consumption behavior [Sinha, 2008].
However, both the consumption and waste generation
pattern are different as they primarily depend on life
style and economic strength. The collection,
recycling and disposal of E-waste are governed by
the traders where Local Small E-waste Dealers
(LSEWD) play a vital role in handling of E-waste.
The Large E-Waste Dealers (LEWD) are dependent
on these LSEWD. The auctions for non-household
generated E-waste are arranged for sale in both
private and government sectors. The chain is
complex and it normally operates on the basis of
economics of the E-waste. Finally the collected E-
wastes are dismantled, segregated and market
demand portions are recycled. The utilization of the
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recycled E-waste is solely dependent on the nature
and the type of the materials and their market values
[Toxic Link, 2003, Betts, 2008]. The principal
characteristics of E-waste are different from other
forms of waste (both municipal and industrial) and
have distinctly different physical and chemical
properties.
E-wastes mainly have both precious and
hazardous metals and materials as constituents that
should be dealt carefully during handling. This
regulated practice (collection, dismantling,
recycling and disposal) will help minimizing and
may even avoid environmental contamination, caused
by different hazardous substances. The most
important and serious concern is the exposure of
toxic materials to humans particularly to the waste
handlers.
The useful component of the E-waste
management is the recycling of the secondary raw
materials, provided the toxic components have to be
taken care of [Bandyopadhyay, 2010]. The major
lacuna in the current Indian E-waste management
practice is the “Systematic and scientific” handling of
E-waste. The complexity in nature and type of EE
appliances and rapid variability in composition
including addition of new items makes it difficult to
handle E-waste efficiently for recycling and reuse
purpose by the Indian E-waste managers (LSEWD
and LEWD) [Widmer,2005 and Wath et al.,2011].
Nevertheless, a legal mandate is often helpful to
encourage recycling and reuse of E-waste that have
been practiced by the developed countries in several
ways (Basal Convention, NEAP, EPR, ARF) [Kumar
et al., 2007].
Of late, India has implemented a comprehensive
rule in the form of “E-wastes Management and
Handling Rules, 2011” which has been effective from
1st
May 2012. Existing informal E-waste
management practice is the pressing issue and
concern for both human and environment. The time
scale demands a switching over from informal to
formal sector of E-waste management and the
mechanism of the governance is the key factor for
implementing a sustainable E-waste management
scheme though it requires few decades with several
modifications in the legal frame work.
The present paper focuses on a roadmap for the
E-waste management system after reviewing the
current situation of E-waste generation, operation and
recycling practice. A bridge has been put forward to
make systematic and scientific plan to reduce the
impact of major issues and concern of trade chain of
E-waste. A summary of legal framework has also
been outlined to highlight its importance for E-waste
recycling.
II. Composition
Critical analysis of E-waste management
indicates that the major issues are EEE production,
end of their useful life (loss of utility) and means of
ways of disposal. These three major issues are
changing from country to country, within country
(state to state) and consumable practice where E-
waste composition plays an important role. The
practice becomes more complicated due to E-waste
constitution (Fig. 1)
The percentage of Iron and Steel is more than
other materials (Fig.1) where plastics occupy a major
percentage in the house hold items [Widmer, 2005]
Fig.1: Composition of E waste
III. Trade chain and Indian scenario
In India, uncoordinated collection, segregation,
dismantling, recycling and disposal are the principal
steps for E-waste management. The entire process, by
and large, is governed by manual even physical
means. There are several key players in the trade
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
Heavier
components
(Iron & Steel)
Plastics (Non
flame retarded)
Metal (Copper &
Aluminium)
Plastics ( Flame
retarded)
Glass Lighter
components
(Wood
, Concrete &
Rubber)
Percentage(%)
Composition of E-waste
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chain such as vendor lobby, scrap dealers and
dismantlers. The vendors often collect E-scrap from
various sectors like domestic, commercial sectors and
waste dumping sites. They can also procure E- wastes
by auctions and through import. The collected E-
waste is now transported to scrap dealer for
dismantling purposes. Dismantling is the major step
before final disposal where several operations
(crushing, extraction, processing etc.) are available
for the collection of valuable substances. The flow
diagram of E-waste trade chain in India is given in
Fig. 2.
The voluminous EE items collected from
domestic, private and institutional sectors are treated
only for use of certain component having economical
value and the rest of the material is simply discarded
as a solid waste.
Fig. 2: The flow diagram of E-waste trade chain in India
IV. Issues and Concern
4.1Metals
In E-waste, metals are found in various forms
viz. hazardous, nonhazardous and precious [Wath et
al, 2010]. Metals are mainly added to the plastic
polymers which fail to form strong chemical bonds
with plastic. These metals remain in suspension over
the plastic polymers and consequently cause serious
environmental pollution due to leaching [Dasgupta, et
al., 2014].
A metal flow diagram (Fig.3) is depicted to
denote the pathway of environmental pollution due to
metal contamination.
Consumers
Scrap Dealers DismantlersVendor Lobby
Imports
Extraction/Crushing/
Processing/Treatment
DisposalResale
Domestic Public/Private/Institution
Via Commercial Dealer
Recycling Products
(Plastic/metal/glass etc)
Crude products
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Fig.3: A metal flow diagram for Electronic waste
4.2 Plastics
Plastics are now used in Electrical and
Electronics Equipment (EEE) for various purposes
like housing, structural and functional parts,
insulation, sealing, noise reduction and their
connectivity [Yang et al., 2013]. The average growth
of plastic in EEE waste is three times the average
plastic growth in municipal waste [Molto, et al.,
2009]. EEE plastics are a complex mixture of
materials severally composed of various type of
quality and often incompatible nature of polymers
[Schlummer et al., 2007]. In EEE, thermoplastics
occupy a major share whereas thermosets have
relatively smaller share [Freegard, 2005]. Thermosets
in EEE plastic contain Polybrominated diphenyl
ethers (PBDEs) that cause leaching to the
environment as they are not strongly bound with
plastics [Dasgupta, et al., 2014]. The major types of
flame retardants and their health effect are given in
Table1
Discarded Electronic
items (TV, Computer etc)
E-waste generation
Collection
of
Informal Recycling Hub
Dismantling of E-waste
equipment (CRTs , PWB)
Metal (Pb, Ni) extraction by
acid bath leaching, burning)
Environmental Exposure
Exposure to Human
Dumped with MSW (Scrap,
batteries, etc)
Land filled leaching
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Table-1: Different types of Flame retardants and their health impact
4.3 Recycling and Exposure
The market scenario of various Electrical and
Electronic (EE) appliances is changing fast and it is
more prominent in the cases of home appliances,
communicating industry, computer applications and
practice. On the other hand, the E-waste trade chain
is mainly governed by unorganized sector [Sinha,
2008] E-waste is also a regular source of revenue
generation when recycling operation is practiced
significantly at the outskirts of any mega city.
Field experience reveals that a large segment of
economically weaker section of India, (rag pickers) is
depending a lot on this trade for earning their
livelihood. The labors generally work without taking
any protective gadgets like gloves, goggles etc. They
use only hammer, chisels, hand drills, cutters and
electric torch/burners for dismantling process
[Dasgupta et al., 2014]. The recent studies on
Bangalore and Chennai highlight metal exposure
including hazardous metal in E-waste recycling site [
Ha et al., 2009].
Study focuses that accumulation of metal in hair
has been found of those children using mercury (Hg)
for extraction of valuable metals in close confined
room where direct or indirect exposure is prevailing.
E-waste recycling has become a profitable trade,
flourishing as an unorganized sector, mainly as
backyard workshops [Sinha,2008].
The informal practice of E-waste handling also
involves open burning of plastics, exposure of toxic
metals and wide-spread mixing with municipal
wastes. This finally results in several environmental
consequences where land, air and water may undergo
severe degree of contamination. The major
environmental impact is associated with human
health, particularly for workers engaged in informal
dismantling and recycling activities.
V. Legal Frameworks
5.1 International regulation
The Control of Transboundary Movements of
Hazardous Waste and its Disposal (Basal
Convention) has an effective role to stop the trading
of E-waste from developed to developing country.
European Union has formulated laws, RoHs
(Restriction of Hazardous Substances) and WEEE
Directives (2002/96/EC) to provide detailed
guidelines and essential duty for the manufacturers,
handlers and consumers of electronics goods [Wath
et al.,2011].
5.1.1 United Kingdom
In the WEEE legislation the total responsibility
regarding reporting, financing and treatment of
agreement is given to the operator of producers not
the individual one (producer).The producers are
needed to be registered by paying fees so that the
operational cost can run [Turner et al ,2007].
5.1.2 United States of America
US Environmental Protection Agency commence
a green NEAP to manage consumables electronics
items. Nevertheless, a collection of ARF has been
introduced in the states of California to minimize the
E-waste generation [Gregory et al., 2007].
5.1.3 People’s Republic of China
In China, E-waste is regulated (February, 2006)
by the Administration of Control of Pollution.
Restrictions as well as penalties have been imposed
on importers, sellers, manufacturers and designers on
the use of hazardous substances and provision of
information on the components including hazardous
substances [Yu et al., 2010 and Hicks et al., 2005]
Flame
Retardants
Health Effect Mechanism of Action References
PBDEs PBDEs excels endocrine –interfering
activity and causes cryptorchidism in new
born babies.
It is incorporated with the
polymers without chemically
bound thereby causes leaching
to the environment.
[Main et al., 2007]
TBBPA Exposure of TBBPA to human population
may an issue of concern
Study on Wistar rat shows
that it disrupts the circulation
of Thyroxine (T4) hormone.
[Van der Ven, 2008]
HBCD Causes thyroid gland hypertrophy and
HBCD (>5 µ M) exposed to epithelial
cervical cancer cell can enhance TR–
mediated gene expression in human being at
the presence of T3
Not known [Palace et al., 2010]
DDE Children of exposed mother have low birth
weight and also have hyperbilirubinemia,
and pigmentation of the gingival, nails, nose
and axillaries and groin folds.
It is stored in human fat and
only excreted via lactation
[Rogan et al., 1986]
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VI. Planning & Management
E-waste is now considered as a resource because
several valuable and economic materials can be
extracted from it and such opportunities will create
business options and also contribute to GDP
generation. The skilful management of E-waste
(recycling and reuse) can also impart environmental
protection. A modified and eco-friendly systematic
and scientific E-waste management package has been
proposed to regulate Indian E-waste management
scenario towards informal to formal sectors. The
package is classified in different steps “INlTIAL
STEP”, “MIDDLE STEP” and “FINAL STEP”
(Fig.4) where both LSEWD and LEWD will provide
entry according to their capability. All the three
levels are to be practiced and are emphasizing
various goals to create appropriate steps for disposal
of waste as per laid down guidelines. The basic
design of management plan is the material flow in a
sequential pattern during the operation of each step as
well as in between the steps (Fig.7) for example
INITIAL STEP [Stage I, (Segregation)] is the starting
process where E-waste input has been given various
unit operation e.g. Dismantling (Manual) followed by
disintegration of components (mechanical), later on
systematic “Segregation” of the component (Fig.7).
During the unit operation a caution will be
recommended to care for the hazardous emission in
any forms. The offshoot components (DISPOSAL)
have to be taken care off.
The MIDDLE STEP is the backbone of proposed
management plan. Multistage phenomena are going
on in several stages e.g. Stage-II (Operation) and
Stage-III (Treatment). Stage II (Operation) consists
of several operations such as Hammering and
Shredding. The most crucial part is the Stage III
(Treatment). In this stage several treatment options
are recommended such as CRT Treatment,
Electromagnetic Separation, Eddy Current Separation
and finally Density Separation. The CRT Treatment
can be further classified for treatment such as
Funnels and Screen Glass. Finally Disposal option
will be taken care off.
The FINAL STEP consists of Stage IV
(Recycling) and Stage V (Recovery Process).The
Stage IV (Recycling) has several options such as
Chemical, Mechanical and Thermal. In Chemical
option recycling is opted for plastic and metal
whereas Mechanical accommodates shredding and
breaking. In the Thermal option E-waste can be used
for power generation and cement production.
In Stage V (Recovery Process) several steps are
employed to recover metals notably valuable metals.
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Fig.4. Recovery and Recycling Process of E-waste consists of Three Level Treatment
Several Asian economically developed and
developing countries are seriously introducing
legislation to manage E-waste. For example, Japan
has introduced (The Household Appliance Recycling
Law) for the management of WEEE [Bandyopadhyay
et. al., 2010].
Japanese covered the E-waste under “used
goods”, “by products” and “orphan products” to
manage the E-waste efficiently from user point of
view. This approach definitely help to monitor E-
waste generation both quality and quantity.
They have also made law to control
manufacturers and importers where Waste electronics
has to be taken back by the manufacturers and
importers and also provide avenues for separation of
E-waste from Municipal solid waste.
In India, E-waste Management and Handling
Rules, 2011 are to be upgraded with respect to
existing rules and regulations of various Asian
countries for effective management of E -waste as
well as scope for generation of funds that can be
efficiently used to implement modern E-waste
E-WASTE (INPUT)
INITIAL STEP DISPOSAL
Stage I )
(Segregation)
Care for liquid and gases
Caution during dismantling
MIDDLE STEP DISPOSAL
Stage II
(Operation)
Stage III
(Treatment)
FINAL STEP DISPOSAL
Stage IV
(Recycling)
Stage V
(Recovery Process)
 Dismantling (Manual)
 Disintegration of components
(Mechanical)
 Segregation of components
 Hammering
 Shredding
Treatment
CRT
treatment
Funnels Screen
Glass
Electromagnetic
Separation
Eddy Current
separation
Density
Separation
by water
 Recycling
Refinery/Metal
smelter
(Plastic,metal)
a)Shredding
b)Breaking(Plastic,glass)
a) Power generator
b) Cement kiln
(plastic)
 Recovery Process
a) Reverberatory furnace,Blast furnace,Electrolytic(Pb,Cu)
b) Leaching , Smelting , Electrolytic (Valuable metal)
Chemicals Mechanical Thermal
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management package and ultimately accelerate the
process of transformation in informal sector to formal
sector. A special drive is needed to create education
and awareness particularly for LSEWD and LEWD
for future success of the programme.
A trans-national survey of E-waste per capita
generation may be an effective tool to improvise
modification in the existing E-waste management and
handling rules. The objective and data collection of
the survey will be formulized in such a way that
NEAP /ARF can be effectively introduced to
maintain sustainable E-waste management.
VII. Conclusions
In India, E-waste handling, trade chain and
recycling are in primitive stages whereas the E-waste
generation rate is increasing in various sectors due to
over-usage of both major and minor EEE. The clear
understanding of the composition of E-waste is an
important prerequisite and effort has to be made to
register the growth of individual components (viz.
Glass, Plastic, Ferrous, Non-ferrous etc.) so that
generation, disposal and recycle can be done in
scientific and systematic way. Various issues and
concern are now associated with E-waste generation
and handling, particularly for metal and plastic
components the scenario is reasonably alarming.
Several regulations now exist both in national and
international arena to control the bulk generation of
E-waste. India has already formulated E-waste
regulation (E-waste Management and Handling
Rules, 2011) to evade uncontrolled E-waste
generation. To cope with the situation a management
plan is essential and thus has been proposed, where
multistep and multistage approaches have been
emphasized. Implementation of such E-waste
management plans will definitely improve the current
uncontrolled situation and also will ensure
transformation of informal sectoral practice to its
formal counterpart in the domain of E-waste
management.
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Present E-waste Handling and Disposal Scenario in India: Planning for Future Management

  • 1. Dipsikha Dasgupta et al. Int. Journal of Engineering Research and Applications www.ijera.com ISSN : 2248-9622, Vol. 5, Issue 5, ( Part -3) May 2015, pp.99-107 www.ijera.com 99 | P a g e Present E-waste Handling and Disposal Scenario in India: Planning for Future Management Dipsikha Dasgupta*1 , Anupam Debsarkar2 , Debankur Chatterjee3 , Amitava Gangopadhyay4 and Debashis Chatterjee 5 1 .Department of Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering Division, Jadavpur University, Kolkata-700 032, West Bengal, India. 2 .Department of Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering Division, Jadavpur University, Kolkata-700 032, West Bengal, India. 3 .Department of Chemical Engineering, Heritage Institute of Technology,Kolkata-700107 4 .Department of Civil Engineering, S.D.E.T-Brainware group of Institute, Brainware Engineering College (Barasat). Ramkrishnapur, Kolkata-124 5 . Department of Chemistry, University of Kalyani, Kalyani-741 235, West Bengal, India Abstract In developing country like India E-waste management is being reckoned as a challenging task due to unplanned discarding of E-waste along with municipal solid waste. A “systematic & scientific” trade chain of E-waste is essential to manage the present scenario both in terms of environmental protection and health perspective. The prevalence of informal E-waste handling in India has put forward several issues of concern (metals, plastic, informal recycling) that need to be addressed to protect environment and human health. One of the important aspects of current informal handling of E-waste is its recycling to minimize exposure level. However, it needs skillful protocol (formal handling) to ensure the implementation of policy. Legal frame work is another essential part that will also help in E-waste management even in grass root level. A comprehensive E-waste management plan is also needed to improve disposal practice (recycling, landfill, and reuse) to reduce the magnitude of exposure notably toxic metals and flame retardants. A multistage approach has been recommended as per policy guideline for the trade chain practionners which will provide benefits to control exposure as well as environmental risk. Key words: E-waste management, trade chain, recycling, legal frame work, management plan I. Introduction In an era of technological advancement the problem of electronics waste (E-waste) management is gradually becoming a global issue [Dasgupta et. al., 2014]. The production rate of Electrical and Electronics Equipment (EEE) is enhancing the business opportunity and also economic growth. Another important issue is EEE manufacturing progress, (i.e. annual generation and growth rate) that can be connected with E- waste generation [Jain, 2008 and Bandyopadhyay, 2010]. Globally, the high obsolesce rate of EEE has always been a serious concern [Kohler, et al, 2004]. The replacement market in developed countries is often contributing towards E-waste generation. The scenario is quite different in developing countries where increasing market penetration is the basic rule [Jain, 2008]. Over the years EEE production and waste generation are accelerating because the global and local markets are far from saturation whereas the lifespan of EEE is visibly decreasing e.g. Personal Computer (1997 – CPU lifespan 4-6 yrs; 2005-CPU life span 2 yrs.) [Babu et al, 2007]. Global E-waste generation was nearly 20-50 MT/yr in 2006 and noticeably increasing (~ upto 1.0MT/yr) of the generated solid waste [UNEP 2006, OECD 2008]. Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) study predicts that E-waste generation will be as high as 9.8 MT/yr (2015) and growth rate is 0.86 % (base year 2010) [Cobbing , 2008]. In India, E-waste is being generated rapidly due to increased consumption behavior [Sinha, 2008]. However, both the consumption and waste generation pattern are different as they primarily depend on life style and economic strength. The collection, recycling and disposal of E-waste are governed by the traders where Local Small E-waste Dealers (LSEWD) play a vital role in handling of E-waste. The Large E-Waste Dealers (LEWD) are dependent on these LSEWD. The auctions for non-household generated E-waste are arranged for sale in both private and government sectors. The chain is complex and it normally operates on the basis of economics of the E-waste. Finally the collected E- wastes are dismantled, segregated and market demand portions are recycled. The utilization of the RESEARCH ARTICLE OPEN ACCESS
  • 2. Dipsikha Dasgupta et al. Int. Journal of Engineering Research and Applications www.ijera.com ISSN : 2248-9622, Vol. 5, Issue 5, ( Part -3) May 2015, pp.99-107 www.ijera.com 100 | P a g e recycled E-waste is solely dependent on the nature and the type of the materials and their market values [Toxic Link, 2003, Betts, 2008]. The principal characteristics of E-waste are different from other forms of waste (both municipal and industrial) and have distinctly different physical and chemical properties. E-wastes mainly have both precious and hazardous metals and materials as constituents that should be dealt carefully during handling. This regulated practice (collection, dismantling, recycling and disposal) will help minimizing and may even avoid environmental contamination, caused by different hazardous substances. The most important and serious concern is the exposure of toxic materials to humans particularly to the waste handlers. The useful component of the E-waste management is the recycling of the secondary raw materials, provided the toxic components have to be taken care of [Bandyopadhyay, 2010]. The major lacuna in the current Indian E-waste management practice is the “Systematic and scientific” handling of E-waste. The complexity in nature and type of EE appliances and rapid variability in composition including addition of new items makes it difficult to handle E-waste efficiently for recycling and reuse purpose by the Indian E-waste managers (LSEWD and LEWD) [Widmer,2005 and Wath et al.,2011]. Nevertheless, a legal mandate is often helpful to encourage recycling and reuse of E-waste that have been practiced by the developed countries in several ways (Basal Convention, NEAP, EPR, ARF) [Kumar et al., 2007]. Of late, India has implemented a comprehensive rule in the form of “E-wastes Management and Handling Rules, 2011” which has been effective from 1st May 2012. Existing informal E-waste management practice is the pressing issue and concern for both human and environment. The time scale demands a switching over from informal to formal sector of E-waste management and the mechanism of the governance is the key factor for implementing a sustainable E-waste management scheme though it requires few decades with several modifications in the legal frame work. The present paper focuses on a roadmap for the E-waste management system after reviewing the current situation of E-waste generation, operation and recycling practice. A bridge has been put forward to make systematic and scientific plan to reduce the impact of major issues and concern of trade chain of E-waste. A summary of legal framework has also been outlined to highlight its importance for E-waste recycling. II. Composition Critical analysis of E-waste management indicates that the major issues are EEE production, end of their useful life (loss of utility) and means of ways of disposal. These three major issues are changing from country to country, within country (state to state) and consumable practice where E- waste composition plays an important role. The practice becomes more complicated due to E-waste constitution (Fig. 1) The percentage of Iron and Steel is more than other materials (Fig.1) where plastics occupy a major percentage in the house hold items [Widmer, 2005] Fig.1: Composition of E waste III. Trade chain and Indian scenario In India, uncoordinated collection, segregation, dismantling, recycling and disposal are the principal steps for E-waste management. The entire process, by and large, is governed by manual even physical means. There are several key players in the trade 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 Heavier components (Iron & Steel) Plastics (Non flame retarded) Metal (Copper & Aluminium) Plastics ( Flame retarded) Glass Lighter components (Wood , Concrete & Rubber) Percentage(%) Composition of E-waste
  • 3. Dipsikha Dasgupta et al. Int. Journal of Engineering Research and Applications www.ijera.com ISSN : 2248-9622, Vol. 5, Issue 5, ( Part -3) May 2015, pp.99-107 www.ijera.com 101 | P a g e chain such as vendor lobby, scrap dealers and dismantlers. The vendors often collect E-scrap from various sectors like domestic, commercial sectors and waste dumping sites. They can also procure E- wastes by auctions and through import. The collected E- waste is now transported to scrap dealer for dismantling purposes. Dismantling is the major step before final disposal where several operations (crushing, extraction, processing etc.) are available for the collection of valuable substances. The flow diagram of E-waste trade chain in India is given in Fig. 2. The voluminous EE items collected from domestic, private and institutional sectors are treated only for use of certain component having economical value and the rest of the material is simply discarded as a solid waste. Fig. 2: The flow diagram of E-waste trade chain in India IV. Issues and Concern 4.1Metals In E-waste, metals are found in various forms viz. hazardous, nonhazardous and precious [Wath et al, 2010]. Metals are mainly added to the plastic polymers which fail to form strong chemical bonds with plastic. These metals remain in suspension over the plastic polymers and consequently cause serious environmental pollution due to leaching [Dasgupta, et al., 2014]. A metal flow diagram (Fig.3) is depicted to denote the pathway of environmental pollution due to metal contamination. Consumers Scrap Dealers DismantlersVendor Lobby Imports Extraction/Crushing/ Processing/Treatment DisposalResale Domestic Public/Private/Institution Via Commercial Dealer Recycling Products (Plastic/metal/glass etc) Crude products
  • 4. Dipsikha Dasgupta et al. Int. Journal of Engineering Research and Applications www.ijera.com ISSN : 2248-9622, Vol. 5, Issue 5, ( Part -3) May 2015, pp.99-107 www.ijera.com 102 | P a g e Fig.3: A metal flow diagram for Electronic waste 4.2 Plastics Plastics are now used in Electrical and Electronics Equipment (EEE) for various purposes like housing, structural and functional parts, insulation, sealing, noise reduction and their connectivity [Yang et al., 2013]. The average growth of plastic in EEE waste is three times the average plastic growth in municipal waste [Molto, et al., 2009]. EEE plastics are a complex mixture of materials severally composed of various type of quality and often incompatible nature of polymers [Schlummer et al., 2007]. In EEE, thermoplastics occupy a major share whereas thermosets have relatively smaller share [Freegard, 2005]. Thermosets in EEE plastic contain Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) that cause leaching to the environment as they are not strongly bound with plastics [Dasgupta, et al., 2014]. The major types of flame retardants and their health effect are given in Table1 Discarded Electronic items (TV, Computer etc) E-waste generation Collection of Informal Recycling Hub Dismantling of E-waste equipment (CRTs , PWB) Metal (Pb, Ni) extraction by acid bath leaching, burning) Environmental Exposure Exposure to Human Dumped with MSW (Scrap, batteries, etc) Land filled leaching
  • 5. Dipsikha Dasgupta et al. Int. Journal of Engineering Research and Applications www.ijera.com ISSN : 2248-9622, Vol. 5, Issue 5, ( Part -3) May 2015, pp.99-107 www.ijera.com 103 | P a g e Table-1: Different types of Flame retardants and their health impact 4.3 Recycling and Exposure The market scenario of various Electrical and Electronic (EE) appliances is changing fast and it is more prominent in the cases of home appliances, communicating industry, computer applications and practice. On the other hand, the E-waste trade chain is mainly governed by unorganized sector [Sinha, 2008] E-waste is also a regular source of revenue generation when recycling operation is practiced significantly at the outskirts of any mega city. Field experience reveals that a large segment of economically weaker section of India, (rag pickers) is depending a lot on this trade for earning their livelihood. The labors generally work without taking any protective gadgets like gloves, goggles etc. They use only hammer, chisels, hand drills, cutters and electric torch/burners for dismantling process [Dasgupta et al., 2014]. The recent studies on Bangalore and Chennai highlight metal exposure including hazardous metal in E-waste recycling site [ Ha et al., 2009]. Study focuses that accumulation of metal in hair has been found of those children using mercury (Hg) for extraction of valuable metals in close confined room where direct or indirect exposure is prevailing. E-waste recycling has become a profitable trade, flourishing as an unorganized sector, mainly as backyard workshops [Sinha,2008]. The informal practice of E-waste handling also involves open burning of plastics, exposure of toxic metals and wide-spread mixing with municipal wastes. This finally results in several environmental consequences where land, air and water may undergo severe degree of contamination. The major environmental impact is associated with human health, particularly for workers engaged in informal dismantling and recycling activities. V. Legal Frameworks 5.1 International regulation The Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Waste and its Disposal (Basal Convention) has an effective role to stop the trading of E-waste from developed to developing country. European Union has formulated laws, RoHs (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) and WEEE Directives (2002/96/EC) to provide detailed guidelines and essential duty for the manufacturers, handlers and consumers of electronics goods [Wath et al.,2011]. 5.1.1 United Kingdom In the WEEE legislation the total responsibility regarding reporting, financing and treatment of agreement is given to the operator of producers not the individual one (producer).The producers are needed to be registered by paying fees so that the operational cost can run [Turner et al ,2007]. 5.1.2 United States of America US Environmental Protection Agency commence a green NEAP to manage consumables electronics items. Nevertheless, a collection of ARF has been introduced in the states of California to minimize the E-waste generation [Gregory et al., 2007]. 5.1.3 People’s Republic of China In China, E-waste is regulated (February, 2006) by the Administration of Control of Pollution. Restrictions as well as penalties have been imposed on importers, sellers, manufacturers and designers on the use of hazardous substances and provision of information on the components including hazardous substances [Yu et al., 2010 and Hicks et al., 2005] Flame Retardants Health Effect Mechanism of Action References PBDEs PBDEs excels endocrine –interfering activity and causes cryptorchidism in new born babies. It is incorporated with the polymers without chemically bound thereby causes leaching to the environment. [Main et al., 2007] TBBPA Exposure of TBBPA to human population may an issue of concern Study on Wistar rat shows that it disrupts the circulation of Thyroxine (T4) hormone. [Van der Ven, 2008] HBCD Causes thyroid gland hypertrophy and HBCD (>5 µ M) exposed to epithelial cervical cancer cell can enhance TR– mediated gene expression in human being at the presence of T3 Not known [Palace et al., 2010] DDE Children of exposed mother have low birth weight and also have hyperbilirubinemia, and pigmentation of the gingival, nails, nose and axillaries and groin folds. It is stored in human fat and only excreted via lactation [Rogan et al., 1986]
  • 6. Dipsikha Dasgupta et al. Int. Journal of Engineering Research and Applications www.ijera.com ISSN : 2248-9622, Vol. 5, Issue 5, ( Part -3) May 2015, pp.99-107 www.ijera.com 104 | P a g e VI. Planning & Management E-waste is now considered as a resource because several valuable and economic materials can be extracted from it and such opportunities will create business options and also contribute to GDP generation. The skilful management of E-waste (recycling and reuse) can also impart environmental protection. A modified and eco-friendly systematic and scientific E-waste management package has been proposed to regulate Indian E-waste management scenario towards informal to formal sectors. The package is classified in different steps “INlTIAL STEP”, “MIDDLE STEP” and “FINAL STEP” (Fig.4) where both LSEWD and LEWD will provide entry according to their capability. All the three levels are to be practiced and are emphasizing various goals to create appropriate steps for disposal of waste as per laid down guidelines. The basic design of management plan is the material flow in a sequential pattern during the operation of each step as well as in between the steps (Fig.7) for example INITIAL STEP [Stage I, (Segregation)] is the starting process where E-waste input has been given various unit operation e.g. Dismantling (Manual) followed by disintegration of components (mechanical), later on systematic “Segregation” of the component (Fig.7). During the unit operation a caution will be recommended to care for the hazardous emission in any forms. The offshoot components (DISPOSAL) have to be taken care off. The MIDDLE STEP is the backbone of proposed management plan. Multistage phenomena are going on in several stages e.g. Stage-II (Operation) and Stage-III (Treatment). Stage II (Operation) consists of several operations such as Hammering and Shredding. The most crucial part is the Stage III (Treatment). In this stage several treatment options are recommended such as CRT Treatment, Electromagnetic Separation, Eddy Current Separation and finally Density Separation. The CRT Treatment can be further classified for treatment such as Funnels and Screen Glass. Finally Disposal option will be taken care off. The FINAL STEP consists of Stage IV (Recycling) and Stage V (Recovery Process).The Stage IV (Recycling) has several options such as Chemical, Mechanical and Thermal. In Chemical option recycling is opted for plastic and metal whereas Mechanical accommodates shredding and breaking. In the Thermal option E-waste can be used for power generation and cement production. In Stage V (Recovery Process) several steps are employed to recover metals notably valuable metals.
  • 7. Dipsikha Dasgupta et al. Int. Journal of Engineering Research and Applications www.ijera.com ISSN : 2248-9622, Vol. 5, Issue 5, ( Part -3) May 2015, pp.99-107 www.ijera.com 105 | P a g e Fig.4. Recovery and Recycling Process of E-waste consists of Three Level Treatment Several Asian economically developed and developing countries are seriously introducing legislation to manage E-waste. For example, Japan has introduced (The Household Appliance Recycling Law) for the management of WEEE [Bandyopadhyay et. al., 2010]. Japanese covered the E-waste under “used goods”, “by products” and “orphan products” to manage the E-waste efficiently from user point of view. This approach definitely help to monitor E- waste generation both quality and quantity. They have also made law to control manufacturers and importers where Waste electronics has to be taken back by the manufacturers and importers and also provide avenues for separation of E-waste from Municipal solid waste. In India, E-waste Management and Handling Rules, 2011 are to be upgraded with respect to existing rules and regulations of various Asian countries for effective management of E -waste as well as scope for generation of funds that can be efficiently used to implement modern E-waste E-WASTE (INPUT) INITIAL STEP DISPOSAL Stage I ) (Segregation) Care for liquid and gases Caution during dismantling MIDDLE STEP DISPOSAL Stage II (Operation) Stage III (Treatment) FINAL STEP DISPOSAL Stage IV (Recycling) Stage V (Recovery Process)  Dismantling (Manual)  Disintegration of components (Mechanical)  Segregation of components  Hammering  Shredding Treatment CRT treatment Funnels Screen Glass Electromagnetic Separation Eddy Current separation Density Separation by water  Recycling Refinery/Metal smelter (Plastic,metal) a)Shredding b)Breaking(Plastic,glass) a) Power generator b) Cement kiln (plastic)  Recovery Process a) Reverberatory furnace,Blast furnace,Electrolytic(Pb,Cu) b) Leaching , Smelting , Electrolytic (Valuable metal) Chemicals Mechanical Thermal
  • 8. Dipsikha Dasgupta et al. Int. Journal of Engineering Research and Applications www.ijera.com ISSN : 2248-9622, Vol. 5, Issue 5, ( Part -3) May 2015, pp.99-107 www.ijera.com 106 | P a g e management package and ultimately accelerate the process of transformation in informal sector to formal sector. A special drive is needed to create education and awareness particularly for LSEWD and LEWD for future success of the programme. A trans-national survey of E-waste per capita generation may be an effective tool to improvise modification in the existing E-waste management and handling rules. The objective and data collection of the survey will be formulized in such a way that NEAP /ARF can be effectively introduced to maintain sustainable E-waste management. VII. Conclusions In India, E-waste handling, trade chain and recycling are in primitive stages whereas the E-waste generation rate is increasing in various sectors due to over-usage of both major and minor EEE. The clear understanding of the composition of E-waste is an important prerequisite and effort has to be made to register the growth of individual components (viz. Glass, Plastic, Ferrous, Non-ferrous etc.) so that generation, disposal and recycle can be done in scientific and systematic way. Various issues and concern are now associated with E-waste generation and handling, particularly for metal and plastic components the scenario is reasonably alarming. Several regulations now exist both in national and international arena to control the bulk generation of E-waste. India has already formulated E-waste regulation (E-waste Management and Handling Rules, 2011) to evade uncontrolled E-waste generation. To cope with the situation a management plan is essential and thus has been proposed, where multistep and multistage approaches have been emphasized. Implementation of such E-waste management plans will definitely improve the current uncontrolled situation and also will ensure transformation of informal sectoral practice to its formal counterpart in the domain of E-waste management. References [1] Dasgupta Dipsikha, Debsarkar Anupam, Chatterjee Debankur, Chatterjee Debashis, Gangopadhyay Amitava, “E- waste Management in India: Issues and concern “,J.INT Environmental Application &Science.2014, 9(2), 257-261. [2] Jain A., “E-waste: Implications, regulations, and management in India and current global best practices” (Eds.:Rakesh Johri), Teri Press, New Delhi. 2008, 3-22 [3] Bandyopadhyay A, “Electronics waste management: Indian practices and guidelines”, Int. J. Energy and Environment. 2010, 1 (5), 793-804. [4] Kohler A, Erdmann L, “Expected environmental impacts of pervasive computing”, Hu Ecol Risk Assess. 2004, 10, 831-835. [5] Babu B.R, Parande A.K, Basha C.A, “Electrical and electronic waste: a global environmental problem, Waste Manage .Res. 2007, 25, 307–318. [6] UNEP. Call for Global Action on E-waste. United Nations Environment Programme; 2006 [7] OECD. OECD Environmental Outlook to 2030. 2009. Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development [8] Cobbing M, Toxic Tech: Not in Our Background. Report from Green Peace International, Amsterdam. 2008 [9] Sinha S, in E-waste: Implications, regulations, and management in India and current global best practices (Eds.: Rakesh Johri), Teri Press, New Delhi. 2008, 23-44 [10] Scraping the Hi-tech myth- computer waste in India, Toxic link 2003. [11] K. Betts, “Producing Usable materials from E-waste”, Environ .Sci. Technol 2008, 42, 6782-3 [12] Widmer R, Oswald-Krapf H, Sinha- Khetriwal D, Schnellmann M, Boni H, “Global perspectives on e-waste” , Environ. Impact Assess. Rev. 2005, 25, 436–58. [13] Wath S.B, Dutt P.S,.Chakrabarti T, “E- waste scenario in India, its management and implications”, Environ. Monit. Assess. 2011, 172, 249-262 [14] Kumar P , Shrihari S, Estimation and material flow analysis of waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) – a case study of Mangalore City, Karnataka, India. In: International Conference on Sustainable Solid Waste Management, Chennai, India, 2007, 148–154 [15] E-waste Management and Handling Rules, 2011, Ministry of Environment & Forests, Notification, New Delhi, 12th May, 2011 [16] Yang X, Sun L, Xiang J, Hu S, Su S, “Pyrolysis and dehalogenation of plastics from waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE): A Review”. Waste. Manage. (Oxford) 2013, 33 (2), 462-473. [17] Molto J, Font R, Galvez A, Conesa J.A, “Pyrolysis and combustion of electronic wastes”. J. Anal. Appl. Pyrolysis 2009. 84, 68–78. [18] Schlummer M, Gruber L,Maurer A, Wolz G, Eldik R .van, “Characterization of polymer fractions from waste electric and electronic equipment (WEEE) and implications for waste management”, Chemosphere 2007, 67, 1866–1876.
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