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In case eWaste is sold to unauthorized dealers, they don’t have scientific tools to recycle
the products and therefore they are not authorized by the Pollution Control Board. In open
area they burn the plastic parts, break the seal of parts which carries gases and try to
extract metals. Such smoke and gases pollute the environment. Also hazardous residual
are thrown in landfills which is dangerous for land, water, air and living beings.
9. How can you participate in the TVS-E Recycling Program?
You can dispose of a used TVS-E product very easily and responsibly. Simply call at
044 6688 8888 and drop it at your nearest Collection point’s .All these E-waste will be
consolidated and forwarded to Tumkur Collection point for final disposal through
Authorized E-waste Recycler
10. What are the negative effects of improper recycling and dismantling of old electrical &
electronic items?
If the material is disposed off in open, then it may cause health risks and
damage to environment
Presence of heavy metals such as cadmium, lead etc and other toxic
substances may pose risk to health and environment
Burning of rubber & Plastic in open area causes air pollution.
Batteries contain hazardous elements which may affect the health &
environment, if not disposed off properly.
11. How to safely handle the product while disposing off?
Old defective product should be kept separately from other products.
Product should not be dropped in garbage bins containing municipal waste.
It should be handed over to authorized recycler for safe recycling.
Product should not be handed over to any recycler who does not have proper
recycling facilities
12. What are health hazards and effects on environment if the product is dismantled by
the consumer themselves?
All the electronic products are safe to use, but if the consumer dismantles or breaks them,
they might be exposed to health hazards due to the chemical substances present in
the products, which further can pollute the environment.
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