The rapid expansion of the Information and Communication Technology sector has led to a significant increase in electronic waste (e-waste), making it one of the swiftly growing waste streams in the country, particularly Bengaluru. The exponential rise in the use of electronic equipment, coupled with the accelerated obsolescence and subsequent upgrading of these products, compels consumers to dispose of their old items.
According to the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), with Mumbai and Delhi standing in the first and second place, Bengaluru is the third largest e-waste generating city in India, accounting for about 10.1% tonnes of e-waste per year. Based on the study by the MeitY, considering the growth rate, the volume of e-waste in the country was 0.7 million metric tonnes (MT) in 2015 and is estimated to go up to 2 million MT by 2025.
