5,000 MT e-Waste generated in city every year, only 5% recycled

 

 

 

 

 

Witnessing speedy modernisation like country’s other metro cities, Nagpur, too, is heading towards becoming a city generating high electronic waste (e-waste). Increasing population and foraying of multi-national companies (MNCs), the city is generating e-Waste in huge quantum on daily basis, reveals the data of Suritex Pvt Ltd. Recycling of e-Waste is the only way forward to curb the menace which is rapidly gripping the world. However, Nagpur city, that generates around 5,000 MT of e-Waste every year, is dependent on only one government authorised recycling unit named Suritex Pvt Ltd which is situated in Butibori area. “Suritex have the capacity to recycle 2,500 MT of e-Waste per year and the city is generating around 5,000 MT per year. However, 95 per cent of e-Waste in city is directly going as land fills which should be restricted,” Mahima Suri, Head of Marketing and Business Development, Suritex Pvt Ltd, told ‘The Hitavada’.

 

The world witnessed a huge technological revolution with gadgets likely cellphones and computers making in roads in every household. With the technological revolution, the e-Waste generated has become a big threat for the world. India ranks fifth globally in e-Waste generation. According to Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) study conducted in 2021, Nagpur city generates 1,800 to 2,000 MT of e-Waste every year. The figure is rising every year. “Earlier, we were collecting only 360 MT of e-Waste every year. Now, we got permission from the Government to collect 2,500 MT per year. The sudden increase in the capacity is showing Government’s concern towards e-Waste generation,” said Suri. “With increased capacity, we are recycling e-Waste not only from Nagpur city but also from other parts of Vidarbha. e-Waste from Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh also is recycled here,” added Suri.