E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2016

Q.  Which of the following is/are economic Instrument/s for implementation of the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2016?

1) E-waste exchange
2) Deposit Refund Scheme
- Published on 28 Mar 16

a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2

ANSWER: Both 1 and 2
 
  • The e-waste exchange as an option has been provided in the rules as an independent market instrument offering assistance or independent electronic systems offering services for sale and purchase of e-waste generated from end-of life electrical and electronic equipment between agencies or organizations authorized under these rules.
  • Deposit Refund Scheme has been introduced as an additional economic instrument wherein the producer charges an additional amount as a deposit at the time of sale of the electrical and electronic equipment and returns it to the consumer along with interest when the end-of-life electrical and electronic equipment is returned.

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