Electronic Waste - E-waste Management Rules 2016

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Electronic scrap materials like CPUs consist of possibly harmful substances like lead, beryllium, cadmium, or brominated flame retardants. The recycling and disposal of such electronic waste involve great risk to the workers and communities in developing nations. A lot of care must be taken to prevent hazardous exposure in recycling operations. Care must also be taken to prevent the leaking of harmful materials such as heavy metals from incinerator ashes and landfills.