European Journal of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences

ISSUES ASSOCIATED WITH ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC WASTE MANAGEMENT IN NIGERIA

Anyanwu Chidimma Gogo phd* and Amadi Okechukwu Obinna

ABSTRACT

Electrical and Electronic equipment (EEE), became technologically obsolete in a matter of months as a result of continuous development of new models. Most of the obsolete equipment finds their way into developing countries that are hungry for info- tech access. At the end of life, they eventually find their way into landfills as electronic waste (Waste EEE or E- waste) which may pose health and environmental hazards to humans, livestock and ecology if not properly managed. This paper reviews the sources of E- waste as well as their component and dangers in them. Alternative initiatives and means of managing E- Waste, both nationally and internationally are also discussed. Recommendations are made on appropriate treatment of E-Waste in order to make the environment safe for all.

Keywords: Electronic waste, Pollution and management.