Set up e-waste collection centres in civic bodies, Minister directs officials in Andhra

VIJAYAWADA: Municipal Administration and Urban Development Minister (MAUD) P Narayana directed officials to set up permanent e-waste collection centres in all municipalities and municipal corporations, as part of the Swachh Andhra–Swachh Divas programme being observed across urban areas in AP.

He held a teleconference on Thursday with municipal commissioners and engineers, reviewing the progress of the State-wide sanitation drive. He instructed officials to organise rallies to raise awareness on electronic waste and its environmental hazards.