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E-waste Disposal Mechanism
'E-waste' means waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). In
other words E-waste is a popular, informal name for electronic products
nearing the end of their "useful life". For more details about e-waste please
refer e-waste rules, 2011 www.moef.nic.in
Do’s and Don’ts for disposal e-waste
Do’s:
a.
Ensure that an Authorised Person repairs your Lava products
b.
Call Our Local Authorised Collection Centers to Dispose Lava
products
c.
Always drop your used electronic products, batteries or any
accessories thereof after the end of their life at nearest Authorised
Collection Point or Collection Center.
d.
Separate the packaging material according to responsible waste
disposal options and sorting for recycling.
e.
Always remove the battery from the product, when you do not intend
to use the product anymore it in future.
Don’ts:
a.
Do not Dismantle your Lava Product on your own
b.
Do not give your e-waste to KabbadiWala / Scrap Dealer/ Rag
Pickers.
c.
Do not dispose-off the e-waste in landfills.
d.
Never dump E-waste in garbage bins.
e.
Do not dispose of your product at municipal waste bins or rooms.
f.
Do not throw used batteries into household waste.
g.
Consequences of improper handling and disposal of E-Waste
h.
Improper disposal of waste prevents natural resources from being
re-used.
i.
Some waste contains hazardous chemicals and if not disposed of
properly may release toxins into the soil and water, and also
releases greenhouse gases into the environment
j.
If e-waste is not properly disposed of, it can threat to the health and
well-being of humans and animals and it also has adverse effect on
the environment.
k.
Placing of batteries or devices on or in heating devices, such as
microwave, ovens, stoves, or radiators and improper disposal of
batteries may lead to explosion.
l.
If the battery terminals are in contact with metal objects, it may
cause a fire.
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