E-Waste Compliance & Regulatory Framework

Our commitment to environmentally responsible e-waste management

1. E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022

Austic Scrap and Recycling operates in full compliance with the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022 as notified by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), Government of India. These rules establish the framework for collection, dismantling, recycling, and disposal of electronic waste in an environmentally sound manner.

2. CPCB & SPCB Authorized Recycling Network

Austic Scrap operates as a dedicated corporate collection, aggregation, and channelization partner working in formal agreement with Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and State Pollution Control Board (SPCB) authorized recycling facilities and registered dismantlers. All scrap and electronic waste collected from our clients is securely channelized into government-approved recycling facilities, ensuring full statutory adherence, zero-landfill processing, and the provision of official Green Disposal and Recycling Certificates for corporate compliance audits.

3. Categories of E-Waste We Handle

  • IT Equipment: Computers, laptops, servers, monitors, printers, scanners, networking equipment.
  • Telecom Equipment: Routers, switches, PBX systems, mobile devices.
  • Consumer Electronics: TVs, audio systems, refrigerators, washing machines.
  • Electrical Equipment: UPS systems, batteries, transformers, cables.
  • Industrial Electronics: Control systems, measuring instruments, medical devices.

4. Our Recycling Process

  1. Collection & Inspection: Doorstep pickup with detailed inventory documentation and asset tagging.
  2. Data Sanitization: Certified data destruction following NIST 800-88 guidelines with destruction certificates provided.
  3. Segregation: Manual and automated sorting of materials by category — metals, plastics, circuit boards, hazardous components.
  4. Environmentally Sound Recycling: Recovery of precious metals and materials using approved processes with zero landfill commitment.
  5. Documentation: Complete chain-of-custody documentation and recycling certificates for corporate compliance records.

5. Certifications & Standards

ISO 14001:2015

Environmental Management System standards ensuring systematic environmental impact reduction.

R2 Standards

Responsible Recycling practices for electronics refurbishing and material recovery.

CPCB Partner Network

Channelized exclusively through Central Pollution Control Board authorized recycling and processing plants.

NIST 800-88

Data sanitization following National Institute of Standards and Technology guidelines.

6. Corporate Responsibilities

Under the E-Waste Management Rules, producers, consumers, and bulk consumers (organizations generating bulk e-waste) have specific responsibilities:

  • Bulk Consumers: Must ensure e-waste is channelized to authorized dismantlers or recyclers.
  • Record Keeping: Must maintain records of e-waste generated, stored, and handed over.
  • Annual Returns: Must file annual returns to the concerned SPCB.

Austic Scrap helps corporate clients fulfill these compliance requirements by providing complete documentation, chain-of-custody records, and recycling certificates.

7. Contact for Compliance

For compliance-related queries or to schedule a compliant e-waste pickup:

  • Email: austicscrap@gmail.com
  • Phone: +91 62055 18929
  • Address: Kolkata, West Bengal, India