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E-WA STE D ISPO SAB LE MEC HAN ISM
'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 Authorized Person repairs your Lava products
b.
Call Our Local Authorized 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 Authorized 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.
m.
For more details on how to dispose of your Lava products at the end of
life, Please refer the list of our Services Centers on Pan India basis on
our website www.lavamobiles.com or please view this link for the details
of Service Centers http://www.lavamobiles.com/support