E-Waste Management

Vega Industries Private Limited is involved in marketing, distribution and selling of Personal Care Appliances (“Appliances/ Products”) such as Hair Straightener, Hair Curler, Hair Crimper, Hair Styler, Hair Dryer, Hair Shaver and Hair Trimmer etc. throughout India under the brand name “VEGA and VEGA PROFESSIONAL”.

The Company strives to be in compliance with the applicable laws of land and in lines with recently enacted E-waste (Management and Handling) Rules, 2016, Vega Industries Private Limited recognises it responsibility to protect the environment.

E-waste is any electrical and/or electronic equipment, whole or in part which is not useable, and it is intended to be discarded. The rejects from the manufacturing and/or repair process also comes under this category.

The accumulation of E-waste in the environment and their unscientific disposal causes extremely adverse environmental impact and is hazardous to human health.

Recycle- Recycling is an important way for individuals and business to reduce the waste they generate and de-risk the negative impact that irresponsible disposal may cause. Recycling also conserves natural sources. Reducing, reusing, recycling and buying recycled products benefit our natural world and our economy.

E-waste management in India:

The Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India has notified the e-waste (Management and Handling) Rules, 2016 which became effective from 01 May 2016 (“Rules”).

The Rules impose obligations on producers, manufacturers, retailers, users, etc on a wide range of products, including personal care appliances such as Hair Straightener, Hair Curler, Hair Crimper, Hair Dryer, Hair Shaver and Hair Trimmer etc., when they reach the end of their lives.

A product is said to reach “end of life” when the same cannot be used for the purpose it was originally designed, is beyond repair and needs to be discarded and disposed.

Guidance on the Disposal of End-of-Life Products:

Consumers could contribute to resource conservation and prevent potential environmental problems by a simple action — the proper disposal of their old consumer durable products and its accessories. Electronic waste is to be disposed off separately from the general waste stream via designated collection facilities identified by the Company.

Company’s commitment to the cause of E-waste management:

Company stands committed to the environment friendly disposal of E-waste. We have tied up with authorized e-Waste recyclers for facilitating our customers to enable them to dispose of e-waste products in the most environment friendly manner.

How can the customer of the Company get their product recycled:

1. The customer can register a request for recycling of company’s products by reaching out @ the toll-free number- 1800-8894-965 or write an email to info@e-wasterecycle.in
2. The company has authorized the recycler to collect the e-waste at the address provided by the customer for collection.
3. The recycler will collect the appliance from the requestors’ residence/premises.
4. The appliance will be recycled in conformity with the applicable rules by the authorized recycler:

USH India Recycler Private Limited - BIADA, Plot No. 4-5, Barun, Aurangabad, Bihar-851213

Handling of E-waste - Do’s & Don’ts:

Do’s:

All electrical and electronic products are required to be handed over only to the authorized recycler.

Keep the product in isolated area, after it becomes non-functional/un-repairable so as to prevent its accidental breakage.

Don’ts:

The product should not be recycled/ dismantled or destroyed in anyway by the User himself/herself, but only by authorized service personnel.

The product is not meant for re-sale any unauthorized agencies/scrap dealer/kabari walahs.

The product is not meant for mixing into household waste stream.

Do not keep any replaced spare part(s) from the product in exposed area.

General Scheme of Collection

Details of overall Scheme to Fulfil Extended Producer Responsibility Obligations

Vega Industries Private Limited has established mechanisms to channelize E-waste from Consumers and from its warehouses as provided on this website. The mechanism aims to cover Pan India. The details of the proposed mechanisms are shared in the following paras.

Channelization of E Waste from Consumers to Recyclers

Customer can reach with recycler with Toll Free Call Centre number 1800-8894-965. Whenever a customer has an End of Life appliance which they wants to scrap, they can contact this number and provide the details of the appliance that they want to scrap along with their contact details.

Toll Free No. for End Consumer reach
Toll Free No PAN INDIA.: 1800-8894-965
Collection Point Link for Customer reach: info@e-wasterecycle.in
Collection Point across India: