E-WASTE MANAGEMENT

At Utopia Automation & Control Pvt. Ltd. we understand that our responsibility doesn't end at selling you, our products. Utopia Automation & Control Pvt. Ltd. has been working in the area of safe disposal of electronic waste. This thought is supported by our global policy, as well the legislation passed by the Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) (called E-waste (Management & Handling) Rules, 2016), which came into effect from 1st Oct 2016.

Utopia Automation & Control Pvt. Ltd. will seek shared responsibility and cooperation from customers in reducing the environmental impact of their products.

Utopia Automation & Control Pvt. Ltd. will comply with all the applicable laws related to e-waste management Rules 2016 (as Amended).

As part of the e-waste recycling initiative, Utopia Automation & Control Pvt. Ltd. has authorized an e-waste company, named Attero Recycling Private Limited, to collect, dismantle and dispose e-waste – collected from all over India. Attero's vision is to look at e-waste not just as waste, but as an important resource that can be made useful – instead of shunning it as a social and environmental burden with their fully automated facility for e-waste recycling.

For further information about e-waste recycling, and our e-waste recycling partner & their process, you may log on to www.attero.in or write an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Call on Toll Free: 1800-419-3283

COLLECTION POINTS

Utopia Automation and control Pvt Ltd, has been committed to effective collection of all e-waste from PAN-India location and has been managing collection of e-waste using its own collection centres and the collection centres of its appointed PRO. We have been assigning the appointed PRO empanelled by us to collect the cumulative load within 190 days from it been deposited by the consumer. The list Utopia Automation and Control Pvt Ltd. collection centres are listed below and the list of PRO collection centres are available in their website www.attero.in

Our empaneled Attero Recycling Pvt. has signed an agreement with Hariram Roadways for reverse logistics for Channelization of E-waste to the facility. Copy of an agreement is attached for smooth channelization of E-waste wherein their collection hubs can be used as drop point as well. Below is the list of collection points:

DO'S AND DONT'S

Do’s:

1. Please check for the life-cycle of your product on the Product Information Booklet.

2. Please speak on the mentioned Toll-Free Number for any query about your product take-back or recycle

3. Please hand-over e-waste only at the designated collection centre of the Brand.

4. Please make sure you earn incentive from the brand on handing-over e-waste the correct way.

5. Please accumulate all unused electronic and electrical items only to be handed-over to the Brand or Registered Recycler.

6. Please acknowledge buy-back and exchange program from the Brand.

7. Please drop your scrap electronic parts, handed-back to you after replacement with the new part, at the e-waste drop box in the service centre.

8. Please register that as an individual we all have Individual Responsibility towards the conservation of our environment.

Dont’s:

1. Please do not throw any electronics (including batteries) into garbage bin. It must be thrown only on designated bins with symbol

2. Please do not sell e-waste to scrap dealers or unauthorised agents for little/some cash.

3. Please do not dispose of e-waste in landfill or in pits as an ill-treasure for your next generation

4. Please do not open unused electronics without expert supervision, as it can be hazardous.

5. Please do not cut-open parts or components without brand representative’s supervision

HEALTH EFFECTS

When we throw out our electronics, they land up in Landfill causing the possibility of toxic metal leaching into the groundwater. Toxic metals in e-waste leach into our supply of resources, threatening their integrity. When e-waste is openly heated which is a rudimentary process by the un-registered user or scrap dealers, toxic chemicals are released into the air, damaging the atmosphere and posing a serious threat to health and existing life.

E-Waste management is a critical consideration for future generations as proper e-waste recycling is becoming hard to find, with very less efficient recyclers in the business.

E-Waste is not a problem going away soon. In fact with the alarming rise in the use of electronics and electrical products the volume is only going to rise. As per a study by ASSOCAM, it is said to be growing at a rate of 33% cumulative every year. With all the produce and dump which happens in India, it is said to have a 500% increase in e-waste over the next decade.

It is crucial to know effects of e-waste on the environment, and make a collective effort to build awareness and systems to curb all its ill positioning for our existing and future generation.

To know more please call on 1800-419-3283 and be a Green Volunteer.

FAQS

What is E-waste?

Any electronic and electrical product or equipment which has been out of use due to a technical flaw, upgradation of technology or unforeseen damage, can be termed as e-waste.

What Is EPR?

This has been implemented in India for the first time, as per the new E-Waste (Management) Rules 2016, where Extended Producer Responsibility has been bestowed upon the Manufactures, basically companies producing or marketing electronics and electrical items under the respective brand name. Hence, the responsibility is on them to ensure the take-back from the consumer, after its end of life as described in the Rules to ensure proper management and disposition with a note to protect the environment.

How am I being a consumer coved under the new E-waste management Rules?

Each stakeholder has a separate responsibility as per the E-Waste (Management) Rules 2016, the manufacture, the bulk consumer / Consumer, recycler etc. Now, that Bulk Consumers are enterprise or house of business which uses electronics in bulk for their course of business and hence is also under the rules to ensure compliance, till date for individual consumers there is no such compliance but as a key stakeholder, an individual should support the entire eco-system to ensure protection of the environment. And, is always recommended to encourage group, children, family, friends etc not to dispose e-waste in landfill or hand-over to scrap dealers or unauthorised vendors.

Why is it Important to handle the E-waste correctly?

E-Waste can pose serious health concerns if not handled properly, metals used in an electronic or electrical product contains hazardous elements like mercury, lead, cobalt etc. If these materials come in contact with your health, in any form through air or water, can be life threatening. And, it is mandatory for all of us to hand-over or dispose e-waste through authorised recyclers or management companies only.

Where are the Collection centers located to drop the E-waste?

We have a detailed list of locations mentioned under the Collection Center tab as you can refer on our website, E-Waste Management > Collection Center

What is the Incentive for handling over E-waste to Utopia

Utopia has an excellent and one of the best incentive program in the industry. If you connect to deposit your e-waste with us through the mentioned contact details, you will be rest assured to receive freebies, vouchers, and hopefully privileged discount on brand products. Terms & Conditions Apply:

• Hazardous Waste wont be collected

• Only E-Waste to be acknowledged

• Product should be radiation free

• Product should not pose any hazard to handler or collector etc.

HOW CUSTOMER CAN GET THEIR PRODUCT RECYCLED

• YOU MAY CONTACT ATTERO RECYCLING TOLL FREE NUMBER -1800-419-3283 FOR PUTTING REQUEST FOR RECYCLING OF UTOPIA AUTOMATION& CONTROL PVT LTD.DEPENDING ON YOUR PRODUCT TYPE AND CONDITION ATTERO RECYCLING REPRESENTATIVE WILL EVALUATE THE RESIDUAL VALUE OF YOUR ELECTRONIC PRODUCT AND INFORM THE SAME TO YOU.
• ON YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF OFFER, ATTERO REPRESENTATIVE WILL LET YOU KNOW VARIOUS OPTIONS DEPENDING ON YOUR LOCATION FOR DROP OFF THE PRODUCT AT NEAREST COLLECTION POINT, COURIER. THE PRODUCT TO ATTERO RECYCLING COLLECTION CENTRE/COLLECTION POINTOR ARRANGING THE PICKUP FROM YOUR HOME / PREMISES.
• CUSTOMER WILL BE PAID ACCORDING TO THE MODE OF PAYMENT ACCEPTED BY CUSTOMER AT THE TIME OF MAKING REQUEST.YOUR OLD UTOPIA AUTOMATION & CONTROL PRODUCT WILL BE RECYCLED AS PER E-WASTE DISPOSAL GUIDELINES

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