88 tonnes of e-waste collected during special drive in Hyderabad

The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) collected 88 tonnes of electronic waste during the two-day special drive, which concluded on Tuesday. The e-waste was collected through 531 collection locations using 191 dedicated vehicles, GHMC Commissioner R.V. Karnan said. On the first day, the drive was conducted at 271 locations across the GHMC limits. Officials said 95 vehicles were utilised for e-waste collection, and 47 tonnes of e-waste were gathered. On the second day, the drive covered 260 locations. GHMC authorities used 96 vehicles and collected 41 tonnes of e-waste.

According to officials, the collected e-waste was transported to authorised processing units for scientific handling and disposal. The special drive focused on e-waste collection as well as creating awareness among the public about the harmful effects of electronic waste. The GHMC Commissioner thanked the citizens of Hyderabad for their responsible participation and appreciated the committed efforts of officers and field staff who ensured the smooth execution of the drive and the scientific disposal of e-waste.In response to requests from several citizens to extend the e-waste collection drive, necessary arrangements will be made for the regular collection of e-waste from across the city. Due communication will be issued to the public in this regard, he said. The municipal corporations said 4,864 tonnes of waste were transported in 13 Days.