Archive · 2 Aug 2025
Delhi Mandates Proper E-waste Disposal for Government Departments
The Delhi government is making sure electronic waste, like old computers and phones, is disposed of correctly.
They're adding rules to all contracts so companies have to use special recycling places.
A government committee is also working on more rules for this.
Delhi makes a lot of e-waste every year, but doesn't have a recycling center yet.
They plan to build a new e-waste park to help with this.
Delhi government mandates proper e-waste disposal in all procurement contracts.
All tender documents will include clauses for e-waste disposal via authorized recyclers.
A committee, led by the Chief Secretary, emphasized the need for regulations.
E-waste includes discarded electronics such as computers and phones.
Delhi produces about 2 lakh tonnes of e-waste annually, with no current recycling facility.
- Who
- Delhi government
- What
- The Delhi government has instructed its departments to ensure proper disposal of e-waste.
- When
- The announcement was made on Saturday, August 2nd.
- Where
- Delhi, India
- Why
- To ensure environmentally sound disposal of e-waste.
- E-waste generated annually
- About 2 lakh tonnes
- E-waste recycling facility
- None currently
- New E-waste park location
- Hilambi Kalan
- E-waste park capacity
- 51,000 metric tonnes