The use of cutting-edge devices that are adaptable and are utilised for nearly everything has suddenly increased during the past few decades. But as electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) floods the market, a new type of waste that is bad for the environment and for human health is also on the rise. This type of waste is known as e-waste and is made of dangerous metals. E-waste (Management) Rules, 2016, in India, describe e-waste as Electrical and Electronic Equipment (EEE), entirely or in part, rejected as waste by users (individually or in bulk), and rejected from manufacture, refurbishing, and repair procedures. Additionally, the rule requires that anybody starting a firm in the nation receive an E-waste Recycling Authorization.
The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has just released its most recent data, which show that India generated roughly 7.71 lakh tonnes in 2018–19, which jumped to 10.14 lakh in 2019–20, representing an increase of about 31%. For E-waste Recycling Authorization, any Producer/Importer or Brand Owner (PIBO) may submit an application.