As part of efforts to tackle the growing menace of electronic waste in Delhi, Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit will launch a pilot project on Monday. <br/><br/>Under the project, special e-waste disposal bins will be set up at various strategic locations including schools and markets. Delhi Pollution Control Committee, DPCC, Member Secretary A K Ambhast said that nearly 10 schools and six markets have been chosen in New Delhi area to place the specially designed bins. He said that one e-waste disposal bin will also be kept at the Delhi Secretariat. <br/><br/>Mr. Ambhast said that they realise the potential threat of e-waste and setting up disposal bins is part of steps that need to be taken before the matter gets out of hand as the city gets more tech-savvy.<br/><br/>According to unofficial estimates, nearly 12,000 metric tonnes of e-waste is generated in India annually. This waste is often burnt producing harmful gases loaded with lead, mercury and cadmium.