While the issue of disposal of e-waste is a major problem, the Save Aarey community along with an NGO, from this Republic Day, would start an initiative through which the people will no longer have to throw e-waste. Collection centers would be formed area wise and volunteers would visit households to collect the e-waste. The e-waste that is repairable would be repaired and given to the needy and the one that is not repairable would be disposed.

Speaking to mid-day, Manish Gadia from Save Aarey community, said, “The issue of proper disposal of e-waste is a big problem and in order to solve this problem we have decided to start a campaign from this Republic Day, which will focus on collection and proper disposal of e-waste. Mumbai generates high amount of e-waste and over 60% Mumbaikars not aware of e-waste hazards. E-waste category has the highest growth rate amongst all waste, and is probably amongst the most neglected and dangerous. Through our campaign we want to create awareness and also highlight the fact that proper disposal of the e-waste is a must.”