31 tonnes of e-waste collected in Wayanad; district targets e-waste-free model status by November 1
Wayanad district has collected 31 tonnes of e-waste as part of a campaign to become India's first fully e-waste-free model district. The initiative is now expanding from government offices to households and private establishments.
Why it matters
Systematic e-waste management is essential for preventing environmental contamination and promoting circular economy practices.
The Suchitwa Mission has collected 31 tonnes of electronic waste (e-waste) from Wayanad in the first phase of a campaign to make it the country’s “first fully e-waste-free model district” by November 1.
The first phase of the campaign, conducted from September 28 to 30, 2026, focussed on removing accumulated e-waste from government offices across the district. The collection was carried out jointly by the district administration, local self-government institutions, and the Suchitwa Mission.
Kalpetta and Sultan Bathery accounted for 12 tonnes each, while five tonnes were collected from Mananthavady and two tonnes from Panamaram. The collected e-waste was handed over to the Clean Kerala Company for scientific processing and disposal.
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