Activities Of TES-AMM Group of Companies
TES-AMM group of companies is a leading e-waste recycling and waste material management service provider, specializing in the re-use, de-manufacturing and trading of scrap electrical and electronic equipment. We also provide education and research support for clients in area of waste management.
We are capable of handling:
- Electronic waste recycling; manual or automated disassembly, mechanical & chemical treatment processing
- Customized Destruction & De-manufacturing activities for electronic waste.
- (Precious) metal recovery
- Repair & refurbishment of IT Equipments, Parts and/or components
- Waste water treatment
- Fume treatment
- Component Recovery
- Plastic recycling
- Epoxy recycling (Epoxy-Waste Plastic Compound Manufacturing Pilot Plant Established)
- LCD recycling (R&D stage)
- Battery recycling
- Aluminium Smelting
Main e-waste items or products we are targeting to collect:
- Scrap semiconductor chips, micro processors, lead frames & integrated circuits (IC)
- Printed circuit board assemblies (PCBA)
- Wafers and dies
- Components; transistors, resistors, capacitors, diodes, etc.
- Fuse & connectors
- Hard (disk) drives, docking stations, servers, UPS & Power supplies
- Electronic devices, IT Equipment (Laptop..), computer & peripherals, telecommunication & mobile communicative networks.
- Take Back Program
- Tes-AMM collaborates with MNC to customize Take Back Program, & Lends Support in logistics & advertising & promotion campaigns in any way required.

Additional Product & Service Categories:
IC trays

Electronic Waste Environmental Effects

Element	Use in Wireless Technology	Harmful Effects
Lead	Used primarily in soldering of circuit boards and other device components	Extremely harmful to the human body; damages both the central and peripheral nervous systems; can cause seizures, retardation, high blood pressure, damage to the kidneys and liver; adversely affects child development
Beryllium	Forms significant portions of electrical connectors and battery contacts	Long term exposure can be carcinogenic, especially for the lungs. Extreme exposure can lead to a potentially fatal condition known as Acute Beryllium Disease
Arsenic	Used in some integrated circuits and semiconductors	Arsenic is a notoriously potent poison; causes severe damage to the digestive tract
Mercury	Can be found to a degree in batteries and circuit boards	Attacks the central nervous and endocrine systems; harmful to mouth, teeth and gums; poses risk in the neurological development of unborn fetuses
Antimony	Used in production of diodes and batteries. Pure form used in semiconductor production	Toxic to humans in ways similar to arsenic; fatal in large doses
Cadmium	Used in soldering, semiconductors and chip resistors	Potentially carcinogenic; Repeated exposure can damage the lungs, kidneys and liver

Good Future Prospects for E-WASTE RECYCLING PLANT (Electronic waste, e-waste, e-scrap, or Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE))

Electronic waste, e-waste, e-scrap, or Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) is a loose category of surplus, obsolete, broken, or discarded electrical or electronic devices. The processing of electronic waste in developing countries is causing serious health and pollution problems due to lack of containment, as do unprotected land filling (due to leaching) and incineration. The Basel Convention and regulation by the European Union and United States aim to reduce these problems. Reuse and recycling of these e-waste are promoted as alternatives to disposal as trash. There was unanimity that electronic waste containing substances like lead, cadmium, mercury, polyvinyl chloride (PVC) have immense potential to cause enormous harm to human health and environment, if not disposed properly since the exact prescriptions for its disposal and safeguard were inadequate.

European countries have taken a systematic step towards the handling disposal and recycling of e-waste. There are several plants established for this particular purpose where large amount of electronic waste are recycled using the best technologies. A new trend in recycling is reuse of these waste contents. Apart from these new technologies; screening, reuse, granulating, refining, conditioning are also important processes in recycling.

Today, the electronic waste recycling business, in all areas of the developed world has become a large and rapidly consolidating business. The electronic waste processing systems have matured in recent years, following increased regulatory, public and commercial scrutiny, and with a commensurate increase in entrepreneurial interest. Part of this evolution have involved greater diversion of electronic waste from energy-intensive down cycling processes (e.g., conventional recycling), where equipment is reverted to a raw material form.

The environmental and social benefits of reuse include diminished demand for new products and virgin raw materials (with their own environmental issues), larger quantities of pure water and electricity for associated manufacturing, less packaging per unit, availability of technology to wider swaths of society due to greater affordability of products; and diminished use of landfills.

Audiovisual components, televisions, VCRs, stereo equipment, mobile phones, other handheld devices, and computer components contain valuable elements and substances suitable for reclamation, including lead, copper, and gold. Mostly employed in traditional e-waste disposal methods, this process refers to converting all the e-waste fractions into reusable components.

Secondary raw materials are also extracted from these waste contents. Manual dismantling signifies process of electronic items and tools being dismantled in an orderly sequence. Once dismantling is done, manual sorting of different e waste is completed in separate categories like metals, batteries, printed wiring boards, plastics, woods, cathode ray tubes, condensers, LCDs and cables etc. These different elements are then processed through refining and conditioning steps.

There is an estimate that the total obsolete computers originating from government offices, business houses, industries and household is of the order of 2 million . Manufactures and assemblers in a single calendar year, estimated to produce around 1200 tons of electronic scrap. It should be noted that obsolence rate of personal computers (PC) is one in every two years. The consumer finds it convenient to buy a new computer rather than upgrade the old one due to the changing configuration, technology and the attractive offers of the manufacturers. Due to the lack of governmental legislations on e-waste, standards for disposal, proper mechanism for handling these toxic hi-tech products, mostly end up in landfills or partly recycled in a unhygienic conditions and partly thrown into waste streams.

Computer waste is generated from the individual households, government, public and private sectors, computer retailers, manufacturers, foreign embassies, secondary markets of old PCs. etc. Of these, the biggest source of PC scrap are foreign countries that export huge computer waste in the form of reusable components. With the extensive use of computers and electronic equipments, people are dumping old electronic goods for new ones; the amount of E-Waste generated has been steadily increasing.

At present Bangalore alone generates about 8000 tonnes of computer waste annually and in the absence of proper disposal, they find their way to scrap dealers. Electronic waste or e-waste is one of the rapidly growing environmental problems of the world. In India, the electronic waste management assumes greater significance not only due to the generation of our own waste but also dumping of e-waste i. e computer waste from the developed countries.

The scope for e-waste recycling project is very good. New entrepreneurs’ venturing into this field will be successful.

Plant capacity: Monitor -10 Pcs/Day, Plastic Granules – 5.33 M.T/Day, Copper Wire Scrap-9 Kg/day, Glass Scrap from C.R.T-270 Kg/Day,

Other Metals-800 Kg/Day

Plant & Machinery : 51 Lakhs

Working capital: - T.C.I: 196 Lakhs

Return: 47.00% Break even: 40.00%

Need for Guidelines for “Environmentally Sound Management of E-Waste”

Based on the outcomes of these studies and way forward of national workshop on electronic waste management held in March 2004 and June 2005 organized by CPCB and Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF), a need to carry out this study has been identified due to following reasons.

a) Toxic components:

b) Increasing amount of E- Waste:

Product obsolescence is becoming more rapid since the speed of innovation and the dynamism of product manufacturing / marketing has resulted in a short life span (less than two years) for many computer products. Short product life span coupled with exponential increase at an average will result in doubling of the volume of E-waste over the next five to six years.

c) Lack of environmentally sound recycling infrastructure:

Existing environmentally sound recycling infrastructure in place is not equipped to handle the increasing amounts of E-waste. The major dismantling operations are occurring in unorganized/ informal sector in hazardous manner. The potential of increased E-waste generation and lack of adequate recycling facilities have attracted the attention of a number of recyclers globally, expressing interest to start recycling facility in India.

How to prevent the e-waste in the first preferable place?

The best mantra is " Reduce, Reuse, Recycle " the products. Reduce e-waste by good maintenance of the electronic items or Reuse if it is still functioning or sell it to someone who can still use it. Recycle the components means, which cannot be repaired further. These can be done primarily when you are having e-waste in your hands, it may be in home or office.

Why e-waste i.e. electronic items should be disposed safely?

Through discarded electronics, every year there is an enormous number of computers and electronic devices become obsolete and are thrown in the trash. The material used in this equipment like (Lead, cadmium, mercury and other toxic materials) contaminates the environment. So, electronic items should be disposed safely.

Where this e-waste should be disposed?

The e-waste can be disposed to some of the authorized e-waste recyclers who are from pollution control board. They will ensure your e-waste gets disposed off safely without polluting the environment. These persons you can find from advertisements or thro’ internet advertisements or thro’ some companies who will provide information about the e-waste disposal.

Is e-waste is hazardous?

Depending on the condition and density certain components of some electronic products contains some hazardous, which may affect nature slowly and which in turn affects the human life in future. So, e-waste is hazardous at some times so it should be washed out slowly.

Guidelines for Environmentally Sound Management of Electronic Waste

Introduction & Background

E-waste is one of the fastest growing waste streams in the world. In developed countries, most of the solid waste is generated and is expected more by 2010.

In USA, most of the e-waste is generated.

In EU, historically, E-waste is growing three times faster than average annual municipal solid waste generation. A recent source estimates that total amount of E-waste generation in EU expected to grow every year. In developing countries, slowly the e-waste is generating.

In China and India, though annual generation per capita is less, can be grown at exponential pace in the future. The increasing “market penetration” in developing countries, “replacement market” in developed countries and “high obsolescence rate” make E-waste as one of the fastest waste stream. Environmental issues and trade associated with E-waste at local, trans boundary and international level has driven many countries to introduce interventions.

Is e-waste is defined clearly?

However, e-waste is not framed clearly till now. There is still some confusion exists whether ‘microwave oven’ and other consumer appliances can be grouped under e-waste or not.

What is e-waste?

E-waste is an informal name for electronic products which is coming to the end of their "useful life. It includes "Computers, televisions, VCRs, stereos, copiers, and fax machines are the common electronic products. These products can be reused or recycled. Unfortunately, electronic wastes are one of the fastest growing segments of our nation's waste stream.

why e-waste needs safe disposal methods?

e-waste has harmful contaminants such as lead, cadmium, beryllium & brominated flame retardants. Because of the hazardous nature of these chemicals and metals, extreme care should be accorded for its safe disposal. Even in developed countries recycling and disposal of e-waste involves significant risk to workers and communities. Experts feel that it is important to avoid unsafe exposure during recycling process.

what are the items that can be categorized as e-waste?

The following is the brief list of items that are categorized as e-waste

CPU & monitor,

Computer peripherals
Printers
Telecommunication equipments
Photocopy / Fax machines
Refrigerator & A/C Components
Other office automation products
Electric, Electronic tools
Wires & Cables,

Metal & Plastic cabinets
Electric, Electronic consumer products
Medical equipments / Monitoring systems
UPS Batteries

As few 'consumer electronic items' are not being grouped under this category the list is likely to grow.

what is e-waste?

It is nothing but electronic waste. Any electronic product that cannot be used can be categorized as e-waste.

Computers, Televisions, VCRs, Stereos, Copiers, Printers, Fax Machines, Batteries, Wires, Mouse, Key Board are some of the products that can be grouped under e-waste. Many of these products can be reused, refurbished or recycled.

e-waste is one of the fastest accumulating segments of our country's waste stream, because of the proliferation of usage of computers at all levels. Computers are used everywhere and it is part of our everyday life. The accumulation is mainly due to lack of awareness of e-waste as a potential pollutant and also people don't want to give something free. For most of us it is better to remain unused at our places than giving it to someone for nearly free of cost.

However e-waste is not being properly framed till now. There is still some confusion exists whether 'microwave oven' and other consumer appliances can be grouped under e-waste.