31 tonnes of e-waste collected in Wayanad; district targets e-waste-free model status by November 1
Kalpetta and Sultan Bathery accounted for 12 tonnes each, while five tonnes were collected from Mananthavady and two tonnes from Panamaram
In Wayanad, the Suchitwa Mission has gathered 31 tonnes of electronic waste as part of a campaign to establish the district as India's first completely e-waste-free model region by November 1, 2026. The initial phase of the initiative, executed from September 28 to 30, 2026, concentrated on eliminating accumulated e-waste from government offices within the district.
The cleanup involved collaboration among the district administration, local self-government bodies, and the Suchitwa Mission. Kalpetta and Sultan Bathery contributed 12 tonnes each, while Mananthavady and Panamaram contributed 5 tonnes and 2 tonnes, respectively. The gathered e-waste was subsequently turned over to the Clean Kerala Company for appropriate processing and elimination.
On October 2, Gandhi Jayanti, Wayanad was officially declared a totally e-waste-free district for government entities, as part of the campaign. Future stages will broaden the scope to cover e-waste from households, private establishments, commercial zones, and residents' associations. The campaign will engage local self-government institutions, the Suchitwa Mission, Haritha Karma Sena, non-governmental organizations, EY GDS, and the Vishwasanthi Foundation.
Households and private entities presenting discarded electronic items will receive compensation according to the specified rate card, which will be deposited into their accounts through the Haritha Karma Sena. The second phase aims to incorporate e-waste from outside government institutions into the formal collection framework. Electronic waste can harbor materials that could be hazardous to the environment if mishandled or improperly disposed of.
The collected material will be divided into approximately 50 categories to facilitate scientific processing and disposal before being handed over to the Clean Kerala Company. This campaign is part of the district administration's initiative to create a comprehensive e-waste collection mechanism across various societal groups.
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