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Central and state government departments, local bodies, public sector undertakings, institutions, commercial establishments and residential societies, which fall under the category of bulk waste generators, must ensure that the waste they generate is collected, transported and processed in an environmentally-sound manner, in accordance with the rules, to significantly reduce the burden on urban local bodies and promote decentralised waste management

Centre notifies new solid waste management rules

January 29, 2026, 09:39 AM - 2 min read

The rules also allow for the levy of user fees on waste generators according to the bylaws of local bodies

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A part of this initiative is the rolling out of a ₹1,500-crore incentive scheme for critical minerals’ recycling, which was approved by the Centre last month

Govt engaging with private sector to manage e-waste

October 24, 2025, 05:55 PM - 2 min read

Government officials said on Friday that the Centre was actively engaging with private firms to fully utilise e-waste and recover various critical minerals from it, including through an incentive-based scheme under the National Critical Mineral Mission

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HP departments asked to comply with E-waste disposal norms

February 15, 2025, 03:06 PM - 3 min read

The spokesman said the e--waste contains toxic components that can harm the environment and public health if not managed properly. To minimise the risks, it is crucial to dispose of e-waste responsibly by following established guidelines and recycling mechanisms.

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E-waste could hit 5 million metric tonnes by 2030: Study

E-waste could hit 5 million metric tonnes by 2030: Study

December 7, 2024, 09:08 AM - 7 min read

Our growing reliance on technology at home and in the workplace has raised the profile of e-waste. This consists of discarded electrical devices including laptops, smartphones, televisions, computer servers, washing machines, medical equipment, games consoles and much more.

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Global E-Waste Crisis: Only 22.3% recycled, $62 Billion worth of resources lost

Global E-Waste Crisis: Only 22.3% recycled, $62 Billion worth of resources lost

March 20, 2024, 09:35 PM - 2 min read

As per UN report, only 22.3% of 2022's e-waste was recycled, leaving USD 62 billion worth of resources unaccounted for and raising pollution risks. E-waste recycling meets just 1% of rare earth demand, with annual generation expected to rise by 33% to 82 million tonnes by 2030.

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