Frequently asked questions
e-Waste Business Related
Is e-waste recycling activity profitable?
If done in the right way, e-waste recycling activity is definitely profitable. You can expect an ROI of anywhere between 35-65% depending on the type of e-waste you can collect.
How easy is the recycling business to operate?
From an operations perspective, it is a fairly straightforward process. Assuming that you have the raw material and the labour in place, the operational process is a well defined and predictable one.
How difficult is the e-waste recycling business?
e-Waste recycling business is exactly as difficult as any other business. It has the same types of risks and requires the same entrepreneurial skills.
How much land is required for the project?
What is the typical complete project cost?
What is the minimum project size for the ewaste recycling business to be successful?
Minimum project should be of a 500 kg per day capacity. Such project will cost around 45-50 lakhs. (Complete project cost)
Is there a minimum regulatory prescription for the land area?
There is a thumb rule followed by state pollution control boards that for collection of 1 ton per day, the minimu space requried is 500 sq mtrs or 5000 sq feet. This is NOT a rule as of now. However it may figure in the guidelines release soon.
Is there a minimum construction required?
There is no minimum construction per se. However the above mentioned thumb rule may be interpreted to mean a constructed area and not open land. So it is better to stick to the above mentioned number of 500 sq mtrs.
How can I claim carbon credits against this business?
What is the content of a single PCB?
What is the output of Respose e-waste recycling machinery?
What should I do about precious metals?
Where can the epoxy and plastic granules be used?
What should we do with the CRTs?
What happens to non recyclable material such as batteries?
What about the final waste remaining after the process?
e-Waste Regulations Related
What is the process to get the required licenses and clearances for starting an e-waste recycling business?
What all licenses and clearances are required for starting an e-waste recycling business?
After getting the company registered and the mandatory licenses, you need a consent to establish, registration and consent to operate for e-waste recycling in that order.
What all documents do I need to submit to apply for consent to establish an e-waste recycling business?
Can I import e-waste?
What is the procedure to import scrap?
You need the permission from environment ministry to import e-scrap. Detailed procedure can be obtained from CBEC (Central Board of Excise and Customs).
Is any kind of environmental clearance required? Where do you get it?
Environmental Clearance is not required for the current Respose process. In case you need it for any purpose later, EC can be obtained from the Central Pollution Control Board.
Do I need to have the facility in a registered state industrial development corporation jurisdiction/ industrial zone?
e-Waste Technology Related
What is the complete process of Respose e-waste recycling plant?
Is this a dry or wet technology?
In the process promoted by Respose. L1 and L2 processes are completely dry mechanical processes. L3 process is a mix of dry and wet processes.
What is the power consumption of the machinery?
Respose Startup plant has a consumption of about 40 HP and depending on the configuration and capacity of the plant, it can go upto 300 HP.
What is the water requirement of the machinery?
For the currently available machinery (without precious metal recovery), the water requirement is restricted to cooling of the furnace. This is about 100 litres per day.
What are the consumables required? What is the frequency of changing them?
Cutting blades and choppers, Grinding liners, bearings, oil, oil seals and v-belt are the consumables.
What is the downtime required for maintenance?
What kind of maintenance is required?
What kind of support can I get for post warranty maintenance?
How do I increase the capacity of the plant?
Plant capacity can be increased by adding some machines and by slightly modifying the plant design. Alternatively, a parallel plant can be setup to directly double the capacity.
Is your machinery certified by the Pollution Control Board?