What is E-Waste?

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E – Waste is a popular, informal name for electronic products that have come to the end of their “useful life” Computers, Televisions, Mobile Phones, Calculators, Stereos, Copiers, Electronic toys and Fax machines are common electronic products.

Considering the environmental consequences of improper management of waste electrical and electronic Equipment (E- Waste), it is urgent requirement to direct these to existing systematic management mechanisms.

Central Environmental Authority as the regulatory arm for the environmental management in the country has declared a week for “National Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Management” from 27th May to 2nd June 2014.

Main event on signing memorandum of understanding with partner companies for safe collection and disposal of E-Waste will be held on 26th May 2014 at BMICH Mihilaka Medura.

Within the E-Waste management week following programmers have been lined up,

• Island wide drop off events
• Mobile Collection in selected areas
• Collection Centers