E-waste Recycling Unit information of project report

Basic Information for Project Report: E-waste Recycling Unit
1. Project Title
Establishment of an E-waste Recycling Unit

2. Objectives
Safe disposal and recycling of electronic waste.

Recovery of valuable materials (e.g., metals, plastics).

Minimization of environmental pollution.

Job creation and contribution to the circular economy.

3. Scope of the Project
Collection, segregation, dismantling, and recycling of e-waste such as computers, mobile phones, televisions, refrigerators, etc.

Focus on urban and industrial areas with high e-waste generation.

4. Project Location
Preferably in an industrial area with good road connectivity.

Close proximity to urban centers for better collection and supply chain management.

5. Legal and Regulatory Framework
Compliance with E-Waste Management Rules, 2016 (amended in 2022) by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), India.

Registration with CPCB/SPCB (Central/State Pollution Control Board).

Authorization under Hazardous and Other Wastes Rules.

EPR (Extended Producer Responsibility) partnership opportunities.

6. Capacity of the Unit
Example: 1,000 Metric Tons per Annum (MTPA)

Scalable according to demand and investment

7. Raw Material (Input)
Discarded electronic items: PCs, laptops, printers, mobile phones, TVs, air conditioners, washing machines, etc.

Collection sources: OEMs, bulk consumers, scrap dealers, households.

8. End Products (Output)
Recovered metals (Copper, Aluminum, Gold, Silver)

Plastic granules

Glass and other recyclable components

Hazardous waste (to be disposed of safely)

9. Machinery & Equipment
Conveyor belts

Shredders and crushers

Magnetic and Eddy current separators

Dismantling tools

Pollution control devices

10. Manpower Requirement
Skilled labor: Technicians, safety officers

Semi-skilled: Operators, helpers

Administrative: Manager, accountant, logistics

11. Project Cost (Indicative)
Component Cost (INR Lakhs)
Land and Building 50–100
Machinery and Equipment 100–150
Utilities and Installations 20–30
Working Capital 30–50
Total Estimated Cost 200–300

12. Means of Finance
Promoter's contribution

Bank loan or term loan

Government subsidies (MSME, Pollution Control Boards, EPR support)

Private equity (optional)

13. Revenue Model
Sale of recovered raw materials (metals, plastics)

EPR service fees from brands/OEMs

Scrap sales

Carbon credits (optional)

14. Environmental Benefits
Reduces landfill pressure and pollution

Prevents release of hazardous chemicals

Promotes resource efficiency and circular economy

15. Risks & Challenges
Regulatory compliance

Collection network development

Hazardous waste handling

Fluctuations in metal prices