Here is the list of E-waste Management Rules, 2016.

The responsibility of manufacturer, dealer, refurbisher and Producer Responsibility Organization (PRO) is introduced into the rules.

E-waste collection approaches also are mentioned in these rules.

Provision of authorization of Pan India EPR replaced from CPCB to state wise EPR authorization.

As an economic instrument, Deposit Refund Scheme has been bringing in where the producer takes the extra amount from consumer as a deposit at the time of sale and returns this amount with interest at the end-of life when electrical and electronic equipment is returned.

The manufacturer is responsible to collect e-waste generated for recycling or disposal and look for approval from the State Pollution Control Board.

If Producer can give the responsibility to the dealer then the dealer can collect the E-waste and refund the amount of Deposit Refund Scheme on behalf of the producer.

State Government’s role has been introduced to ensure the safety, health and skill development of the workers working in the dismantling and recycling activity.

The various responsibilities have been also assigned to the State’s Department of Industry, Department of Labour and local urban body.

The State Government is responsible to set up incorporated plans for effective execution of the provisions and have to submit an annual report to MoEF.

The transportation of e-waste should be carried out with a document in three copies from sender having the details.

Provision of penalty for violation of the Rules has also been introduced as a Legal responsibility to cause damage to the environment or third parties because of improper e-waste management.