Maharashtra recycles only 1% of e-waste it generates: MPCB data

Maharashtra recycles only about 1 percent of total e-waste generated in the state, shows data from the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB). The state generates 10 lakh tonnes of e-waste annually, but only 975.25 tonnes of it was recycled while 11,015.49 tonnes was dismantled but yet to be recycled in the formal sector.

MPCB officials said they are in the process of enhancing e-waste recycling. Data of e-waste generation for 2019-20 was also shared with the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).

E-waste or electronic waste includes TV appliances, computers, phones, laptops, etc. Experts have raised concerns over the poor record in recycling of e-waste, despite Maharashtra being the top producer of e-waste in the country.