Track: Waste Management

Abstract

This research study assessed the challenges faced in managing e-waste in the case study industrial area with a view to develop a sustainable e-waste management framework for e-waste generated by industries based in the vicinity. A questionnaire based survey was use to evaluate e-waste management methods currently implemented by industrial operators; and to establish challenges restricting e-waste management. Effort was made to characterize the e-waste generated by various operations in the area. The survey established that resulting lack of e-waste strategy was attributed to low awareness levels, and lack of procedures or technology to manage e-waste hence no proper collection and disposal of e-waste, high growth of e-waste, lack of e-waste policy and stakeholder collaboration. The study recommended the development of a framework towards a sustainable e-waste management system which entails a process of e-waste inventory management routine, proper collection and recycling schemes as well as possible strategic and synergistic approaches towards e-waste management.