Delhi Metro Launches E-Waste Recycling Initiative with Japanese Collaboration

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation, in collaboration with a Japanese firm, will inaugurate e-waste recycling boxes at 15 metro stations for the disposal of printer ink bottles and cartridges. The launch event, featuring the Japanese ambassador and DMRC's MD Vikas Kumar, is scheduled for Friday evening.

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC), in a joint effort with a Japanese company, is set to unveil electronic-waste recycling boxes on Friday evening, officials have confirmed. The recycling boxes will be available for the disposal of printer ink bottles and cartridges at 15 metro stations across the city.

The initiative aims to promote responsible e-waste management, ensuring that these commonly used items are recycled properly. The event is scheduled to start at 4:30 pm and will be attended by the Japanese ambassador and DMRC Managing Director Vikas Kumar.

This move is part of a broader effort by DMRC to incorporate sustainable practices in its operations, reflecting growing global concerns about electronic waste and its environmental impact.