STEEL SCRAP RECYCLING POLICY

Nov. 9, 2019

Ministry of Steel has issued the Steel Scrap Recycling Policy.

The policy aims to achieve the following objectives –

  • To promote 6Rs principles of Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Recover, Redesign and Remanufacture through scientific handling, processing and disposal of all types of recyclable scraps including non-ferrous scraps, through authorized centers / facility.

  • To create a mechanism for treating waste streams and residues produced from dismantling and shredding facilities in compliance to Hazardous & Other Wastes (Management & Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016 issued by MoEF & CC.

  • To decongest the Indian cities from ELVs and reuse of ferrous scrap.

Benefits:

  • Scrap based steel making technologies have been envisaged as one of the important options to reduce GHG emission intensity.

  • There is a worldwide trend to increase steel production using scrap as the main raw material as recycling of scrap helps in conservation of vital natural resources besides other numerous benefits.

Source : The Hindu