Introduction this report was produced within the framework of the ghanaian part of the programme on sustainable recycling industries sri. Some lessdeveloped countries lack a waste treatment infrastructure and waste management laws and. Nigerian laws and regulations do not specifically address ewaste disposal. Nigeria, among other african countries lacking effective. Epr approaches to ewaste management at a national scale are summarised in table 8. Chemicals and waste management for sustainable development publication showcases lessons from 11 case studies around the world, funded by the global environment facility gef as the main funding mechanism for the stockholm convention on pops. The number of jobs provided by the ewaste sector both formal and informal is substantial considering the level of unemployment. We are the first registered ewaste recycler in nigeria and pride ourselves on working closely with the ministry of environment, nesrea and lasepa. There seems to be appreciable awareness and knowledge about waste disposal among people in nigeria but most of them are only aware of the crude and traditional. The problems and challenges of hazardous waste management in nigeria is enormous. At the conclusion of the 2012 meeting, the participants decided to form the international ewaste management network iemn in order to exchange information on an ongoing basis.
With the passage of the electronic waste recycling act of 2003, certain portions of. Ewaste is one of the fastest growing pollution problems globally but particularly in africa, given the presence of a variety of toxic substances which can contaminate the environment and threaten human health because of the primitive way of recycling and poorly managed disposal protocols. Because there is very low level of awareness of the. Pdf electronic waste and the nigerian experience udochukwu. Ogun state and itshowed that teachers were aware and knowledgeable about waste management even though they possessed negative waste management practices 6. The study also sought to assess how ewaste is handled in manufacturing and processing industries in industrial area nairobi as well as examining critical challenges constraining ewaste management in. Ewaste management in developing countries with a focus. The nigeria ewaste problem will continue to grow in the future if greater awareness is not spread throughout africa for ewaste recycling. The person in the port method to calculate imports of ewaste or used equipment in nigeria 50 conclusion 52 literature 53. Informal ewaste recycling activities in nigeria include mainly dismantling, uncontrolled dumping.
Lagos state is a city built for 17 million people but is currently home to 20 million people national population commission of. Computers, televisions, vcrs, stereos, copiers, and fax machines are common electronic products. Uber uae collaborated with dubai internet city, dubai science park and averdaewaste management company to tackle the ewaste collection and dumping productively. Nigeria customs service and all the members of the national toxic waste dump watch committee on the illegal shipment of weee. Leaders of epr programs for ewaste management are the advanced nations, including the european union eu, switzerland, japan and some states or provinces of the united states and canada. Electronic waste is a problem in nigeria today because in most nigerian cities, ewaste is dumped alongside with hospital and other municipal wastes. State and federal solid and hazardous waste regulations are applicable to any.
Check out this brief comparison of state laws on electronics recycling to better understand ewaste recycling laws in the u. Such hazardous waste can be found spread across nigeria in. Ewaste contains toxic materials harmful to humans and our environment. Introduction the generation and disposal of waste is an intrinsic part of any developing or industrial society. Challenges and solutions of ewaste management in nigeria according to usepa it takes 530 pounds of fossil fuel, 48 pounds of chemicals and 1. It is shame that metal scavenging is the dominant method of ewaste disposal in nigeria, but that is something that can be.
Material flow analysis of electronic wastes ewastes in. How is uae contributing towards the effective ewaste. Moreover, the current and the future production of ewaste, the potential environmental problems associated with their disposal and management practices are discussed whereas the existing ewaste management schemes in greece and other countries japan, switzerland are also quoted. Uae being on the forefront sets an example by implementing various strategies towards efficient recycling. Many of these products can be reused, refurbished, or recycled. Introduction towards sustainable waste management in my.
Despite a host of policies and regulations, solid waste management in the country is assuming alarming proportions with each. Of course, a potentia l ewaste management system must be carefully tailored and well organized, so it would be able to collect, recycle and dispose of electronic used equipment. Over 1,000 materials, including chlorinated solvents. One of 6 sites taking in general waste from all over lagos. Abdussalam isa national environmental standards and regulations enforcement agency nesrea, nigeria a presentation made at the 4th annual meeting of the international ewaste management network iemn hanoi, vietnam. Therefore, responsible endoflife management of ewaste is imperative in order to recover valuable. Solid waste management in nigeria bioenergy consult. The united states is the world leader in producing the most. Nigeria has become an ewaste dumpsite for europe, us and asia.
The workshop also featured guest speakers who shared the status of weee management in usa, japan, singapore and korea. In this study, a material flow model for the analysis of ewaste generation from computer. In todays scenario protecting the environment is one the biggest need. Waste, both from domestic and commercial sources has grown significantly in nigeria over the past decade. Electronic waste or ewaste in the united states refers to electronic products that have reached the end of their operable lives, and the united states is beginning to address its waste problems with regulations at a state and federal level. The exploding global electronic waste crisis an issue briefing book contents. Near the slum called old fadama, the agbogbloshie site became known as a destination for externally generated automobile and electronic scrap collected from mostly the western world. The study informal ewaste management in lagos, nigeria socioeconomic impacts and feasibility of international recycling cooperations was developed in the framework of the project entitled building local capacity to address the flow of ewastes and electrical and. At the international level, nigeria is networking with the international community to control ewaste, e. Waste generation rate in nigeria is estimated at 0. Pdf hazardous waste management and challenges in nigeria. Constitutional framework for environmental management. Safe ewaste recycling has enormous economic potential, with 100 times more gold in a tonne of ewaste than in a tonne of gold ore. The authors examine challenges confronting ewaste management in obafemi awolowo university, ileife.
The facility was available to the people through the uber app which had the complimentary ewaste pick up option. We offer a socially responsible solution for ewaste and we give you peace of mind ensuring that your business is contributing to reducing its carbon footprint, as well as recycling ewaste responsibly. E waste colle ction from households in nigeria is organized through three collection. Pdf this paper explores the emerging role of the private sector and public private partnerships for ewaste management in the developing.
Solid waste management is a major environmental challenge in most nigerian cities. Pdf this paper explores the emerging role of the private sector and publicprivate partnerships for ewaste management in the developing. The ewaste sector impacts positively economically on the nearby communities and ewaste still proves to be a favorable alternative source of income. Lagos, 19 june 2019 an ambitious new project launched in lagos today is aiming to reform the electronics sector and put an end to the toxic toll improper management of electronic waste is taking on nigeria. The durban declaration on ewaste management in africa the main issues related to an improvement of the current ewaste management practices encountered on the african continent and elsewhere were synthesized in the durban declaration on ewaste management in africa during the wastecon2008 in durban, south africa. Challenges and solutions of ewaste management in nigeria. Challenges of waste management in lagos sustyvibes. Ewaste is a popular, informal name for electronic products nearing the end of their useful life.
The fate of endoflife electronics ewastes is of increasing concern because of their toxicity and ever increasing volumes. Ewaste imports are prohibited by this regulation, and its enforcement has resulted in the repatriation of several illegal ewaste shipments that arrived in nigeria stuffed in secondhand vehicles or other containers. Addressing these concerns requires proper management plans and strategy which in turn requires reliable estimates of ewaste generation in the present as well as future times. But the major challenge of ewaste in nigeria has been ewaste management. Policies for green computing a nd e waste in nigeria. Goverment run by the agency lagos waste management authority lawma.
For the waste sector in south africa this means care must be given to raw material use, product design, resource efficiency, waste prevention, and minimization where avoidance is impossible. Nigeria, with population exceeding 170 million, is one of the largest producers of solid waste in africa. Effective ewaste management is a small yet powerful step towards achieving this goal. Ewaste management in ghana sri baseline assessment 5 1. Ewaste is not allowed on site, but some does appear from the gerneral waste collected all over lagos. The study revealed that even though health hazards associated with the interaction with ewaste were evident, stakeholders in the informal management of ewaste were willing to continue in the trade due to the economic benefits it offers. Ewaste contains precious and special metals, including gold, silver, palladium and platinum, as well as potentially toxic substances such as lead, mercury, cadmium and beryllium. However, due to lack of management facilities in the country, both local and national, solid waste management is an issue that nigeria continues to face to this day. Ewaste management as a tragedy of common in nigeria. Solid waste management is the most pressing environmental challenge faced by urban and rural areas of nigeria. They utilize data collected through the use of questionnaires and in depth interviews via a purposive sampling of waste disposal personnel. Pdf electronic waste and the nigerian experience researchgate. Agbogbloshie is a nickname of a commercial district on the korle lagoon of the odaw river, near the center of accra, ghanas capital city. Nigeria there are various or numerous problems facing my local government in lagos, among this numerous problem ranges from water problem, waster management, bad road and change problem, and electricity among others.
The benin ewaste country assessment, comprising components 1 and 2 of the secretariat of the basel convention ewaste africa project, was undertaken between november 2009 and may 2011, with a main focus on the cotonou area and on various entry points of used eee and weee into the country. Soil pollution by toxic metals near ewaste recycling. Used electronics are the quickestgrowing source of waste and can have serious health impacts. According to a unep press release, the us sold 350 million second hand computer units in 2004 and 3 billion units in 2010 to asia and africa. Nigeria will continue to intensify her efforts in the implementation of the toxic wastedumpwatch programme. Tackling hazardous chemicals pollution is an important area of gefs. Introduction towards sustainable waste management in my local communitylagos state. There are enough laws and policies on hazardous waste in nigeria.
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