The MMRDA along with Department of Environment, Government of Maharashtra, is
likely to set up a scientific recycling plant for e-waste generated in Mumbai,
Maharashtra.
The proposed facility is likely to be set up on PPP basis. IRG Systems has
already submitted its pre-feasibility report. Tenders for the newly planned
facility are likely to be invited by end-July 2009 and the plant is expected to
be fully operational by 2010.
The proposed project is to be implemented in phased manner wherein Phase I
will have recycling capacity of 7,500 tpa, which will be increased later.
Besides, plans are afoot to set up a resource recovery facility at the plant.
Once the plant is functional, the contractor will establish e-waste collection
channel in the region.