Part of the Centre’s special campaign 6.0
The Centre has directed rural and urban local bodies to implement Special Campaign 6.0 to improve e-waste management through coordinated collection, segregation and environmentally safe disposal.
Lakshman, a resident of a gated community in Manapakkam in Alandur Zone, said e-waste segregation must be done regularly along with dry and wet waste segregation. Other apartment complexes too must adopt a similar approach,” he said. As part of the campaign, GCC also conducted awareness activities to encourage residents to keep electronic waste separate from regular household garbage and hand it over to sanitation workers. The items collected have been transferred to an authorised facility by the centre for e-waste recycling. “In our apartment complex, we have been segregating waste for the last five years. We aim to create a zero-waste disposal community. Other residents welcomed the drive, saying improper disposal of electronic waste, particularly through dumping along roadsides, and water bodies, can contribute to environmental pollution and expose people to potential health risks. E-waste often contains hazardous substances such as lead, mercury and cadmium, which can leach into soil and water, contaminating ecosystems. Burning or dismantling electronic items without proper safeguards can also release toxic fumes, posing risks to nearby residents.