{"id":43727,"date":"2022-05-26T11:18:25","date_gmt":"2022-05-26T05:48:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/?p=43727"},"modified":"2022-05-26T11:27:06","modified_gmt":"2022-05-26T05:57:06","slug":"the-e-waste-business-plan-for-dismantlers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/the-e-waste-business-plan-for-dismantlers\/","title":{"rendered":"The e-waste business plan for dismantlers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">E-waste is the fastest growing waste that can cause harm to the environment as well as human health if left untreated or not treated properly. In most developing countries, it is treated with inadequate technologies under critical health conditions that can have negative impacts on the environment. An effective e-waste management strategy with a planned e-waste business plan is required to deal with this situation. <a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/e-waste-license-for-dismantling\"><strong>Dismantling e-waste<\/strong><\/a> is an opportunity for businesses to set up a sustainable recycling business.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Page Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" 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href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/the-e-waste-business-plan-for-dismantlers\/#Definition_of_dismantler\" >Definition of dismantler<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/the-e-waste-business-plan-for-dismantlers\/#Responsibilities_of_the_Dismantler\" >Responsibilities of the Dismantler<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/the-e-waste-business-plan-for-dismantlers\/#Challenges_in_implementing_dismantling_e-waste_business_plan\" >Challenges in implementing dismantling e-waste business plan<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/the-e-waste-business-plan-for-dismantlers\/#The_e-waste_business_plan_for_manual_dismantling_facilities\" >The e-waste business plan for manual dismantling facilities<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/the-e-waste-business-plan-for-dismantlers\/#Procedure_for_grant_of_authorization_to_the_dismantler\" >Procedure for grant of authorization to the dismantler<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/the-e-waste-business-plan-for-dismantlers\/#Other_related_information_regarding_the_dismantler_authorization\" >Other related information regarding the dismantler authorization<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/the-e-waste-business-plan-for-dismantlers\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Definition_of_dismantler\"><\/span><strong>Definition of dismantler<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Any\nperson or entity engaged in dismantling the used EEE into their components\nhaving authorization from the State Pollution Control Board (SPCB) according to\nthe CPCB guidelines is called a dismantler.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Responsibilities_of_the_Dismantler\"><\/span><strong>Responsibilities of the Dismantler<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The\nfollowing are the responsibilities imposed on a dismantler who is preparing an\ne-waste business plan under the E-waste Management Rules:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>To make      sure that the facility and the dismantling processes are as per the CPCB      guidelines and standards.<\/li><li>To      obtain the required authorization from the concerned State Pollution      Control Board.\u00a0<\/li><li>To      ensure that during the storage and transportation of the e-waste, no      damage has been caused.\u00a0<\/li><li>To make      sure that the dismantled e-waste is properly segregated and sent to      recycling facilities for recovery of materials.<\/li><li>To make      sure that the non-recoverable and non-recyclable materials are sent to the proper treatment storage and disposal facilities.<\/li><li>To      maintain records of the e-waste collected, dismantled and sent to      recyclers and present such reports to the CPCB or SPCB for scrutiny.\u00a0<\/li><li>To file      a return to the concerned SPCB on or before 30th June of the financial      year.<\/li><li>To      obtain authorization from the concerned SPCB as a recycler to refine and      recover materials before processing any e-waste for recovery or refining      of the materials.<\/li><li>To      obtain appropriate authorization before starting any operation; otherwise,      it will be regarded as causing damage to the environment.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Challenges_in_implementing_dismantling_e-waste_business_plan\"><\/span><strong>Challenges in implementing dismantling e-waste business plan<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The\nchallenges faced in implementing a new dismantling business are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>There\n     is a need for an efficient strategy for the collection of e-waste from\n     different places. Such strategies have to be identified and set up, and\n     eventually, the purchase price has to be paid for e-waste.<\/li><li>The\n     collected appliances have some value, and some of them have intrinsic\n     value where revenues from dismantling these appliances cover the treatment\n     costs. The dismantling and disposal expenses are higher than reasonable\n     revenues for some other appliances like CRT devices.&nbsp;<\/li><li>The\n     output fractions like copper, steel, and aluminium can be locally\n     commercialized. And for other fractions like printed circuit boards, a\n     global market is needed, which has volatile characteristics.&nbsp;<\/li><li>The\n     costs of transport for output fractions to different downstream partners\n     on regional, national and international levels may vary with different\n     locations.&nbsp;<\/li><li>It is\n     necessary to dismantle appliances depending on the local wage level and\n     existing mechanical recycling plants in that region into as many pure\n     materials as possible.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Focusing\n     on de-pollution, applying a more superficial dismantling strategy.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_e-waste_business_plan_for_manual_dismantling_facilities\"><\/span><strong>The e-waste business plan for manual dismantling facilities<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The\ne-waste business plan for manual dismantling facilities has two versions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>An open-source for the calculation on an annual basis<\/li><li>Calculating an entire five years e-waste business plan.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>The\naverage time taken for dismantling the e-waste has been divided into three\ndifferent efficiency scenarios, i.e., high, medium and low. There are three\ndifferent types of dismantling levels as described here:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Hazardous\n     and high-value materials are only removed, and the rest parts are sent for\n     mechanical separation or recycling.<\/li><li>Apart\n     from removing the hazardous materials, the manual dismantling of the\n     materials into more or less pure materials and the recyclable fraction is\n     done with reasonable efforts.&nbsp;<\/li><li>E-wastes\n     are dismantled till a specific point, from where further separation is not\n     possible without mechanical shredding.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Procedure_for_grant_of_authorization_to_the_dismantler\"><\/span><strong>Procedure for grant of authorization to the dismantler<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before starting the e-waste business and before preparing any e-waste business plan, every dismantler must obtain authorization from the appropriate authority. The procedure for grant of such authorization has been provided under the E-waste Management Rules, which are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Every\n     dismantler makes an application to the concerned State Pollution Control\n     Board to obtain the authorization with the following documents:<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Consent      to Establish by the SPCB under <strong>Water and Air Act<\/strong><sup><a href=\"https:\/\/cpcb.nic.in\/water-pollution\/\"><strong>[1]<\/strong><\/a><\/sup><\/li><li>The      Certificate of Registration issued by the District Industries Centre or      any other authorized Government agency.<\/li><li>The      proof of the installed capacity of plant and machinery is issued by the      District Industries Centre or any authorized Government agency.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>The\n     SPCB, on its satisfaction that the application is complete and the\n     applicant is utilizing the environmentally sound technologies and possess\n     adequate technical capabilities, required facilities and equipment to\n     dismantle and process e-waste as per the compliance of the guidelines\n     issued by the CPCB.<\/li><li>The\n     SPCB also inspect the site and then grants authorization with necessary\n     conditions for carrying out the safe operations in the authorized place\n     only.&nbsp;<\/li><li>The SPCB\n     disposes the application by the applicant for authorization within a\n     period of 120 days from the date of a complete application.<\/li><li>The\n     authorization is granted accompanied by a copy of filed inspection report\n     signed by such Board by indicating the adequacy of facilities for\n     dismantling the e-waste and the guidelines that the CPCB timely specifies.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Other_related_information_regarding_the_dismantler_authorization\"><\/span><strong>Other related information regarding the dismantler authorization<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The\ndismantler authorization granted by the concerned SPCB is valid for a period of\nfive years from the date of issue of such authorization.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If\nthe SPCB has reasons to believe that the authorized dismantler has failed to\ncomply with any provisions of the Act or Rules they are governed under or any\nguidelines specified by the CPCB, then it can refuse, suspend or cancel the\nauthorization of such dismantler. The SPCB refuses, suspends or cancels such\nauthorization after giving an opportunity to be heard to such dismantler and\nafter recording the reasons thereof.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The\nauthorization of the dismantler has to be renewed. The application for such\nrenewal is made 120 days before the expiry of such authorization. The\nappropriate SPCB renews such authorization for a further five years. The\nrenewal by SPCB is done after examining the merit of the case and on the\ncondition that there has been no violation of any provisions of the related Act\nor Rules or any conditions specified thereunder by the CPCB.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The e-waste business plan for dismantlers mostly contains compliance with the guidelines to be followed by the dismantlers. It also has the process of dismantling, such as separation of reusable materials, removal and controlled disposal of hazardous components, etc. Manual dismantling is more in operation in our country. Before starting the business of dismantling, the dismantlers are required authorization from the concerned <a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/state-pollution-control-board-spcb-noc\"><strong>State Pollution Control Board<\/strong><\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"text-left\"><b>Read our Article<\/b>:<mark style=\"background: #fffd03 !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/importance-of-e-waste-recycling-business-plan\/\">Importance of E-waste recycling business plan\n<\/a><\/mark><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>E-waste is the fastest growing waste that can cause harm to the environment as well as human health if left untreated or not treated properly. In most developing countries, it is treated with inadequate technologies under critical health conditions that can have negative impacts on the environment. An effective e-waste management strategy with a planned [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":36,"featured_media":43730,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[888],"tags":[2375],"acf":{"service_id":"498"},"authorName":"Shambhavi Suyesha","authorImageUrl":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG-20220324-WA0005.jpg","authorDescription":"Shambhavi holds a strong legal background, having completed her BA LLB and LLM. She is particularly interested in legal research and writing, and wishes to utilise her knowledge to create informative legal content. She is an analytical researcher and keeps herself updated about the current legal affairs. 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