A.P. govt. mandates two e-waste collection drives every month
GS3Economy · S&T · Environment · Security· Pollution (air, water, plastic)· Prelims·
Why in news
The Andhra Pradesh government implemented a new Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) mandating twice-monthly e-waste collection drives across all 123 Urban Local Bodies (ULBs).
Background
The initiative requires all 123 ULBs in Andhra Pradesh to conduct e-waste collection drives twice a month. Collected waste must be handed exclusively to authorized recyclers empanelled by the Swachha Andhra Corporation (SAC).
Facts for Prelims
- PlaceAndhra Pradesh: State implementing the new e-waste SOP
- BodySwachha Andhra Corporation (SAC): Body responsible for empanelling authorized recyclers
- Fact123 Urban Local Bodies (ULBs): Number of local bodies mandated to conduct collection drives
- FactTwice-monthly: Frequency of mandated e-waste collection drives
For Mains
Q. Discuss the institutional and logistical challenges in managing e-waste at the municipal level and suggest measures to ensure safe disposal of hazardous electronic waste.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Regulatory gap: Difficulty in monitoring informal waste pickers vs empanelled recyclers
- Logistical bottleneck: High costs of door-to-door collection and storage in dense urban clusters
- Health risk: Exposure of waste workers to heavy metals and toxic chemicals in non-standardized recycling
Keywords: Extended Producer Responsibility · Hazardous Waste Management · Urban Governance · Circular Economy · Environmental Health
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