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Five firms authorised to collect e-waste in Punjab

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Press Trust of India Chandigarh
Last Updated : Jul 10 2013 | 7:10 PM IST
Five private firms have been authorised to collect electronic waste in Punjab, the state Pollution Control Board said today.
According to a press release, Singbros Mobility Solutions (Patiala), Sony India Pvt. Ltd, Singbros Mobility Solutions (Sirsa), Attero Recycling Pvt. Ltd, and Anand Traders have been authorised to collect e-waste in the state.
It is the responsibility of producers, collection centres, consumers or bulk consumers, dismantlers and recyclers for obtaining authorisation to manage and handle e-waste, the board's chairman Ravinder Singh was quoted as saying.
He further said that every dismantler or recycler of e-waste intending to establish an e-waste facility is required to obtain consent from the board in this regard.

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First Published: Jul 10 2013 | 7:10 PM IST

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