Public urged to dispose of E-waste responsibly

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CHATURANGA PRADEEP SAMARAWICKRAMA Follow

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Colombo, January 1 (Daily Mirror) - The Central Environmental Authority (CEA) has urged the public to dispose of electronic waste (E-waste) responsibly to protect the environment and public health. Members of the public are advised to store E-waste safely until it can be properly handed over for disposal.

E-waste can be submitted through collection campaigns organized by the CEA and other institutions, or directly at authorized E-waste management centers in the Western Province.

A comprehensive list of authorized E-waste management facilities is available online through the official CEA web portal, ensuring residents can safely dispose of electronic items in an environmentally friendly manner.

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Nahil Wijesuriya Thursday, 01 January 2026 07:39 PM

First dispose of old Political waste.

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DM Observer Thursday, 01 January 2026 08:57 PM

I downloaded the list via the given link and checked. None of the listed companies accept CFL bulbs. Furthermore, they seem to be geared towards servicing institutions and companies, not individuals. Although there is a place run by the CMC at the Park Road turnoff, the man in charge there actually demands money to accept e-waste!

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Mohan Friday, 02 January 2026 02:03 AM

Thanks for notifying.

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Yohan Friday, 02 January 2026 07:39 AM

Work out a plan with popular supermarkets and sathosa network. Then ask people to handover the item to collection centers at those places and goverment can collect them from those centers. Simple solution.

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