Archive · 13 Dec 2025
Andhra Pradesh Mandates Monthly E-Waste Disposal
The Andhra Pradesh government has created new rules for handling electronic waste, like old phones and computers.
These rules say that every city and town in the state must collect e-waste twice a month and give it to special recycling centers.
The government will use a special system to watch how well this is being done.
They will also teach people about the importance of properly disposing of e-waste.
The goal is to keep the environment safe from harmful chemicals that can come from these electronic items.
Everyone is asked to help by following these rules and not throwing e-waste in regular trash.
Andhra Pradesh government introduces SOP for e-waste collection and disposal in all 123 ULBs.
Monthly disposal mandatory: collection drives on the 10th and 20th of each month.
E-waste must be handed over to authorized recycling agencies appointed by SAC.
Central dashboard to track real-time progress and monthly/quarterly reporting systems introduced.
Awareness programs to be conducted in schools, residential associations, and neighborhoods.
- Who
- Andhra Pradesh government and urban local bodies (ULBs)
- What
- New SOP for e-waste collection and disposal
- When
- Immediate implementation
- Where
- All 123 urban local bodies in Andhra Pradesh
- Why
- To prevent hazardous e-waste from contaminating soil and groundwater
- Location
- Andhra Pradesh, India
- Frequency
- Twice a month (10th and 20th)
- Responsible Department
- Municipal Administration & Urban Development (MA&UD)
- Authorized Recycling Agency
- Swachha Andhra Corporation (SAC)
- Monitoring Tool
- Central dashboard for real-time tracking
- Awareness Programs
- Schools, residential associations, neighborhoods
- Implementation
- Immediate effect
