E-waste Recycle
E-waste is a popular, informal term for electronic products nearing the end of their "useful life." Air coolers, fans, and other everyday consumer electronic products make up a substantial percentage of global e-waste. By reducing their usage, reusing them as needed, and sending them for recycling, you can contribute to a greener tomorrow.
What Is E-Waste?
E-waste has been one of the fastest-growing waste streams in the world. While e-waste contains valuable materials such as aluminium, copper, gold, palladium, and silver, it also contains harmful substances like cadmium, lead, mercury, etc. In the absence of proper awareness, disposing of e-waste in landfills can result in toxic emissions to the air, water, and soil and pose some serious health and environmental hazards.
Recycling Electronic Waste Advantages
Electronic waste contains hazardous but also valuable and scarce materials. Up to 60 elements can be found in complex electronics. Most electronic devices contain a variety of materials, including metals that can be recovered for future uses. By dismantling and providing reuse possibilities, intact natural resources are conserved, and air and water pollution caused by hazardous disposal is avoided. Additionally, recycling reduces the amount of greenhouse gas emissions caused by the manufacturing of new products.
Under the guidelines of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India, E-Waste Management Rules, 2022 have been notified. Symphony Limited is committed to implementing these E-Waste rules.
We understand there is a need to encourage the 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 landfills. At Symphony Limited, we understand our responsibility. In this regard, we have tied up with one of the leading and authorized e-waste recyclers, 3R Recycler, to facilitate our customers’ disposal of e-waste products.
3R Recycler, one of the renowned recyclers, is engaged in recycling e-waste in the most organized manner in India. They have expertise in assisting producers in fulfilling their compliance obligations related to EPR and E-waste management.
As a part of our partnership with 3R Recycler, we will provide EPR services and ensure environmentally sound management of electronics that have reached their end-of-life phase. The recycler has obtained all the necessary authorizations from the appropriate government agencies. This helps us protect the environment from any hazardous consequences that otherwise would be caused by the inappropriate e-waste management.
Do’s & Don’ts
Do’s
Always look for information in the product catalogue for end-of-life equipment handling
Ensure that only an authorised recycler or dismantler handles your electronic products
Always call us at our toll-free number to dispose off products that have reached the end of their useful life
Always drop off your used electronic products, batteries, or any accessories when they reach the end of their life at your nearest authorised e-waste collection points
Always disconnect the battery from the product and ensure any glass surfaces are protected from breakage
Don’ts
Do not dismantle your electronic products on your own
Do not throw electronics in bins with a “Do Not Dispose” sign
Do not give e-waste to informal and unorganized players like local scrap dealers and rag pickers
Do not dispose off your product in garbage bins along with municipal waste that ultimately reaches landfills
What should I do with my electronic discards?
The mantra of “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle” applies here.
Reduce your generation of e-waste through smart handling and good maintenance.
Reuse still-functioning electronic equipment by donating it to us.
Recycle those products that cannot be repaired. Customers may handover their end of life products to our nearest drop points for proper recycling.
Life Cycle of our products:
As defined under New E-waste (Management) Rules, 2022, the life cycle of our products are as follows:
| Item Description | Category | Average life cycle |
|---|---|---|
| Air Coolers LARGE COOLING APPLIANCES |
LSEEW 1 | 10 Years |
| Tower Fans/ Electrical Fans |
LSEEW 14 | 10 Years |
Specific collection scheme:
Customers/end users can call on our toll-free number 1800-212-8632 to know the process of recycling and the nearest collection centre/point to drop the e-waste. They will also get information about any incentive or exchange offer that may be on offer, at that time, for the end-of-life product. They will be incentivized for their initiative depending upon the remaining life of the product.
Channelization of E-waste:
Collection Points/Drop Points:
Click here to find the list of collection points for handing over old, discarded products:
Don’t forget to ask our executive about offers and incentives available for the exchange of e-waste or handing over your e-waste to us for recycling.
We look forward to your support in ensuring safe and efficient disposal of e-waste, which is a shared responsibility between you, our valued consumers, and ourselves. We value your cooperation.
To know more about safe and secure recycling and proper disposal of end-of-life electrical and electronic products, please call us at our toll-free number or write to us at:
Toll Free: 1800-212-8632 I Email – [email protected]