The objective of these guidelines is to provide guidance for identification of various sources of waste electrical and electronic equipments (e-waste) and prescribed procedures for handling e-waste in an environmentally sound manner. These Guidelines are reference document for the management, handling and disposal of e-wastes. These are intended to provide guidance and broad outline, however, the specific methods of treatment and disposal for specific wastes needs to be worked out according to the hazard/risk potential of the waste under question.