Kerala to launch special e-waste collection drive

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: In a first-of-its-kind initiative to promote safe disposal of electronic waste, Kerala is launching a state-wide collection drive from Tuesday. LSGD has fixed a special price for gadgets and appliances discarded by households and institutions.

Local Self Government Department (LSGD) Minister M B Rajesh will launch phase I of the special campaign, which will be launched in municipalities, at a function to be held at Neyyatinkara Municipality on Tuesday.