Abstract :
In the present context, electronic waste is one of the emerging global issues and must required proper attention at global as well as local level. Moradabad is now biggest hub of e-waste recycling in India and handling almost 50% PCBs waste of the country with involvement of almost 2 Lakh people. A field visit was undertaken at Moradabad E-waste dumping site; sampling & preliminary characterization of e-waste black powder done at Lab scale. The condition of Moradabad ecosystem is really need urgent attention and hence there is an immediate need of an eco-friendly technology for environmental protection. People are openly dumping ash of PCBs after executing recycling activities. This black powder ash is creating problem to terrestrial and aquatic ecosystem of the vicinity. Thus, there is a need to make an integrated strategy to combat against e-waste pollution as well as site reclamation/ restoration in association with suitable local authorities or community.
Keyword :
Black powder; Environmental Pollution; E-waste; Informal recycling.